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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.38, 4,194.47 and 716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.38, 4,194.47 and 716.40 is: 1,074.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.38 : 4,194.47 = 716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.38/4,194.47 = 716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.38x = 4,194.47 × 716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.38x = 3,004,904.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,904.27/2,796.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.57

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