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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,794.42, 7,189.20 and 2,195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,794.42, 7,189.20 and 2,195.13 is: 3,291.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,794.42 : 7,189.20 = 2,195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,794.42/7,189.20 = 2,195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,794.42x = 7,189.20 × 2,195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,794.42x = 15,781,228.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,781,228.60/4,794.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.58

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