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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.10, 4,192.53 and 1,151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.10, 4,192.53 and 1,151.66 is: 1,726.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.10 : 4,192.53 = 1,151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.10/4,192.53 = 1,151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.10x = 4,192.53 × 1,151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.10x = 4,828,369.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,828,369.10/2,797.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.21

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