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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.15, 4,099.55 and 1,792.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.15, 4,099.55 and 1,792.19 is: 2,472.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.15 : 4,099.55 = 1,792.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.15/4,099.55 = 1,792.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.15x = 4,099.55 × 1,792.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.15x = 7,347,173.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,347,173.80/2,971.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.84

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