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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.50, 4,196.25 and 1,152.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.50, 4,196.25 and 1,152.93 is: 1,729.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.50 : 4,196.25 = 1,152.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.50/4,196.25 = 1,152.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.50x = 4,196.25 × 1,152.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.50x = 4,837,982.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837,982.51/2,797.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.40

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