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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.32, 4,197.06 and 1,155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.32, 4,197.06 and 1,155 is: 1,732.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.32 : 4,197.06 = 1,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.32/4,197.06 = 1,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.32x = 4,197.06 × 1,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.32x = 4,847,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,847,604.30/2,797.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.95

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