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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.50, 4,193.25 and 715.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.50, 4,193.25 and 715.51 is: 1,073.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.50 : 4,193.25 = 715.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.50/4,193.25 = 715.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.50x = 4,193.25 × 715.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.50x = 3,000,312.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,000,312.31/2,795.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.27

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