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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.28, 4,194.36 and 1,152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.28, 4,194.36 and 1,152.96 is: 1,729.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.28 : 4,194.36 = 1,152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.28/4,194.36 = 1,152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.28x = 4,194.36 × 1,152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.28x = 4,835,929.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,835,929.31/2,796.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.42

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