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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.97, 5,787.38 and 2,514.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.97, 5,787.38 and 2,514.54 is: 3,469.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.97 : 5,787.38 = 2,514.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.97/5,787.38 = 2,514.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.97x = 5,787.38 × 2,514.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.97x = 14,552,585.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,552,585.93/4,193.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.88

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