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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.59, 4,194.29 and 1,496.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.59, 4,194.29 and 1,496.75 is: 2,245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.59 : 4,194.29 = 1,496.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.59/4,194.29 = 1,496.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.59x = 4,194.29 × 1,496.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.59x = 6,277,803.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,277,803.56/2,795.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.61

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