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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.81, 5,792.79 and 2,309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.81, 5,792.79 and 2,309.28 is: 3,186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.81 : 5,792.79 = 2,309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.81/5,792.79 = 2,309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.81x = 5,792.79 × 2,309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.81x = 13,377,174.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,377,174.09/4,197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.70

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