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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,493.58, 5,240.44 and 2,797.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,493.58, 5,240.44 and 2,797.02 is: 4,195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,493.58 : 5,240.44 = 2,797.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,493.58/5,240.44 = 2,797.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,493.58x = 5,240.44 × 2,797.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,493.58x = 14,657,615.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,657,615.49/3,493.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.59

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