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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.54, 4,196.72 and 1,335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.54, 4,196.72 and 1,335.49 is: 2,003.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.54 : 4,196.72 = 1,335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.54/4,196.72 = 1,335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.54x = 4,196.72 × 1,335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.54x = 5,604,677.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,604,677.59/2,797.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.43

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