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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.69, 4,195.55 and 1,152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.69, 4,195.55 and 1,152.34 is: 1,728.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.69 : 4,195.55 = 1,152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.69/4,195.55 = 1,152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.69x = 4,195.55 × 1,152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.69x = 4,834,699.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834,699.57/2,796.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.72

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