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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.52, 4,197.06 and 1,066.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.52, 4,197.06 and 1,066.28 is: 1,599.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.52 : 4,197.06 = 1,066.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.52/4,197.06 = 1,066.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.52x = 4,197.06 × 1,066.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.52x = 4,475,241.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,241.14/2,797.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.72

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