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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.48, 5,792.58 and 2,705.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.48, 5,792.58 and 2,705.46 is: 3,733.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.48 : 5,792.58 = 2,705.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.48/5,792.58 = 2,705.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.48x = 5,792.58 × 2,705.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.48x = 15,671,593.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,671,593.49/4,197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.57

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