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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.84, 4,194.67 and 1,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.84, 4,194.67 and 1,497 is: 2,245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.84 : 4,194.67 = 1,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.84/4,194.67 = 1,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.84x = 4,194.67 × 1,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.84x = 6,279,417.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,279,417.25/2,795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.99

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