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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,792.51, 7,186.33 and 2,193.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,792.51, 7,186.33 and 2,193.22 is: 3,288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,792.51 : 7,186.33 = 2,193.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,792.51/7,186.33 = 2,193.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,792.51x = 7,186.33 × 2,193.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,792.51x = 15,761,202.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,761,202.68/4,792.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.72

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