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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.36, 4,195.37 and 1,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.36, 4,195.37 and 1,153 is: 1,729.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.36 : 4,195.37 = 1,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.36/4,195.37 = 1,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.36x = 4,195.37 × 1,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.36x = 4,837,261.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837,261.61/2,796.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.84

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