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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,793.59, 7,188.96 and 2,159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,793.59, 7,188.96 and 2,159.57 is: 3,238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,793.59 : 7,188.96 = 2,159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,793.59/7,188.96 = 2,159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,793.59x = 7,188.96 × 2,159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,793.59x = 15,525,080.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,525,080.32/4,793.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.72

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