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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.43, 4,192.36 and 1,065.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.43, 4,192.36 and 1,065.11 is: 1,596.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.43 : 4,192.36 = 1,065.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.43/4,192.36 = 1,065.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.43x = 4,192.36 × 1,065.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.43x = 4,465,308.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,308.80/2,797.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.22

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