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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.92, 4,197.90 and 1,481.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.92, 4,197.90 and 1,481.75 is: 2,223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.92 : 4,197.90 = 1,481.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.92/4,197.90 = 1,481.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.92x = 4,197.90 × 1,481.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.92x = 6,220,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,220,217.34/2,797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.16

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