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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.63, 4,194.94 and 1,065.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.63, 4,194.94 and 1,065.66 is: 1,598.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.63 : 4,194.94 = 1,065.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.63/4,194.94 = 1,065.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.63x = 4,194.94 × 1,065.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.63x = 4,470,358.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,358.79/2,796.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.48

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