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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.58, 5,792.96 and 2,518.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.58, 5,792.96 and 2,518.94 is: 3,476.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.58 : 5,792.96 = 2,518.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.58/5,792.96 = 2,518.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.58x = 5,792.96 × 2,518.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.58x = 14,592,106.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,592,106.07/4,197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.32

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