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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.27, 4,191.57 and 1,151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.27, 4,191.57 and 1,151.70 is: 1,726.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.27 : 4,191.57 = 1,151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.27/4,191.57 = 1,151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.27x = 4,191.57 × 1,151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.27x = 4,827,431.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,827,431.17/2,796.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.38

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