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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,791.36, 7,188.96 and 2,597.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,791.36, 7,188.96 and 2,597.52 is: 3,897.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,791.36 : 7,188.96 = 2,597.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,791.36/7,188.96 = 2,597.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,791.36x = 7,188.96 × 2,597.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,791.36x = 18,673,467.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,673,467.38/4,791.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.32

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