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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.95, 5,793.39 and 2,381.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.95, 5,793.39 and 2,381.02 is: 3,285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.95 : 5,793.39 = 2,381.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.95/5,793.39 = 2,381.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.95x = 5,793.39 × 2,381.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.95x = 13,794,177.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,794,177.46/4,197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.93

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