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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.41, 4,198.11 and 1,154.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.41, 4,198.11 and 1,154.06 is: 1,731.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.41 : 4,198.11 = 1,154.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.41/4,198.11 = 1,154.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.41x = 4,198.11 × 1,154.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.41x = 4,844,870.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844,870.83/2,798.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.29

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