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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.93, 5,793.51 and 2,309.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.93, 5,793.51 and 2,309.90 is: 3,187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.93 : 5,793.51 = 2,309.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.93/5,793.51 = 2,309.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.93x = 5,793.51 × 2,309.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.93x = 13,382,399.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,382,399.78/4,197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.86

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