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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.62, 5,792.49 and 2,334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.62, 5,792.49 and 2,334.50 is: 3,221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.62 : 5,792.49 = 2,334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.62/5,792.49 = 2,334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.62x = 5,792.49 × 2,334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.62x = 13,522,567.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,522,567.91/4,197.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.48

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