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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.51, 4,193.34 and 1,041.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.51, 4,193.34 and 1,041.45 is: 1,561.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.51 : 4,193.34 = 1,041.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.51/4,193.34 = 1,041.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.51x = 4,193.34 × 1,041.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.51x = 4,367,153.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,153.94/2,796.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.64

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