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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.38, 5,792.27 and 2,308.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.38, 5,792.27 and 2,308.95 is: 3,186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.38 : 5,792.27 = 2,308.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.38/5,792.27 = 2,308.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.38x = 5,792.27 × 2,308.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.38x = 13,374,050.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,374,050.27/4,197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.29

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