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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.42, 4,197.54 and 1,154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.42, 4,197.54 and 1,154.60 is: 1,731.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.42 : 4,197.54 = 1,154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.42/4,197.54 = 1,154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.42x = 4,197.54 × 1,154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.42x = 4,846,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,846,479.68/2,799.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.24

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