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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,794.53, 7,189.37 and 2,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,794.53, 7,189.37 and 2,195.24 is: 3,291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,794.53 : 7,189.37 = 2,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,794.53/7,189.37 = 2,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,794.53x = 7,189.37 × 2,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,794.53x = 15,782,381.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,782,381.62/4,794.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.75

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