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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.83, 4,196.75 and 1,153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.83, 4,196.75 and 1,153.94 is: 1,730.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.83 : 4,196.75 = 1,153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.83/4,196.75 = 1,153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.83x = 4,196.75 × 1,153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.83x = 4,842,770.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842,770.94/2,797.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.90

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