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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.64, 4,198.35 and 1,154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.64, 4,198.35 and 1,154.17 is: 1,732.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.64 : 4,198.35 = 1,154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.64/4,198.35 = 1,154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.64x = 4,198.35 × 1,154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.64x = 4,845,588.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,845,588.63/2,797.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.03

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