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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.96, 4,193.87 and 1,151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.96, 4,193.87 and 1,151.28 is: 1,726.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.96 : 4,193.87 = 1,151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.96/4,193.87 = 1,151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.96x = 4,193.87 × 1,151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.96x = 4,828,312.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,828,312.90/2,795.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.89

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