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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.78, 5,792.33 and 2,518.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.78, 5,792.33 and 2,518.83 is: 3,475.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.78 : 5,792.33 = 2,518.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.78/5,792.33 = 2,518.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.78x = 5,792.33 × 2,518.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.78x = 14,589,881.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,589,881.98/4,197.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.62

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