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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.99, 4,195.22 and 716.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.99, 4,195.22 and 716.93 is: 1,075.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.99 : 4,195.22 = 716.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.99/4,195.22 = 716.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.99x = 4,195.22 × 716.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.99x = 3,007,695.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,695.86/2,796.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.33

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