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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.91, 4,197.36 and 1,153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.91, 4,197.36 and 1,153.56 is: 1,730.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.91 : 4,197.36 = 1,153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.91/4,197.36 = 1,153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.91x = 4,197.36 × 1,153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.91x = 4,841,885.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,841,885.61/2,797.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.54

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