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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.60, 4,194.72 and 1,153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.60, 4,194.72 and 1,153.18 is: 1,729.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.60 : 4,194.72 = 1,153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.60/4,194.72 = 1,153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.60x = 4,194.72 × 1,153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.60x = 4,837,267.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837,267.21/2,797.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.08

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