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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.69, 4,194.95 and 1,154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.69, 4,194.95 and 1,154.34 is: 1,730.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.69 : 4,194.95 = 1,154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.69/4,194.95 = 1,154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.69x = 4,194.95 × 1,154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.69x = 4,842,401.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842,401.47/2,798.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.24

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