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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.03, 4,193.82 and 1,152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.03, 4,193.82 and 1,152.18 is: 1,728.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.03 : 4,193.82 = 1,152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.03/4,193.82 = 1,152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.03x = 4,193.82 × 1,152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.03x = 4,832,035.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,832,035.53/2,796.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.18

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