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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.86, 4,195.26 and 1,152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.86, 4,195.26 and 1,152.92 is: 1,729.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.86 : 4,195.26 = 1,152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.86/4,195.26 = 1,152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.86x = 4,195.26 × 1,152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.86x = 4,836,799.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836,799.16/2,796.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.37

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