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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,790.47, 5,229.24 and 2,297.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,790.47, 5,229.24 and 2,297.82 is: 3,170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,790.47 : 5,229.24 = 2,297.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,790.47/5,229.24 = 2,297.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,790.47x = 5,229.24 × 2,297.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,790.47x = 12,015,852.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,015,852.26/3,790.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.02

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