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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,290.17, 5,916.71 and 2,797.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,290.17, 5,916.71 and 2,797.54 is: 3,858.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,290.17 : 5,916.71 = 2,797.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,290.17/5,916.71 = 2,797.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,290.17x = 5,916.71 × 2,797.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,290.17x = 16,552,225.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,552,225.10/4,290.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.18

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