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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.53, 4,196.39 and 1,153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.53, 4,196.39 and 1,153.12 is: 1,729.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.53 : 4,196.39 = 1,153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.53/4,196.39 = 1,153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.53x = 4,196.39 × 1,153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.53x = 4,838,941.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,838,941.24/2,797.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.72

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