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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.80, 4,195.17 and 716.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.80, 4,195.17 and 716.79 is: 1,075.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.80 : 4,195.17 = 716.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.80/4,195.17 = 716.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.80x = 4,195.17 × 716.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.80x = 3,007,055.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,055.90/2,796.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.18

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