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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.72, 5,792.55 and 2,518.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.72, 5,792.55 and 2,518.29 is: 3,475.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.72 : 5,792.55 = 2,518.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.72/5,792.55 = 2,518.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.72x = 5,792.55 × 2,518.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.72x = 14,587,320.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,587,320.74/4,197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.06

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