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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.74, 4,193.96 and 1,041.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.74, 4,193.96 and 1,041.62 is: 1,562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.74 : 4,193.96 = 1,041.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.74/4,193.96 = 1,041.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.74x = 4,193.96 × 1,041.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.74x = 4,368,512.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,512.62/2,796.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.00

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