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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.93, 4,199.04 and 2,148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.93, 4,199.04 and 2,148.12 is: 3,224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.93 : 4,199.04 = 2,148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.93/4,199.04 = 2,148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.93x = 4,199.04 × 2,148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.93x = 9,020,041.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,020,041.80/2,796.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.98

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