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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,796.91, 7,192.89 and 2,197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,796.91, 7,192.89 and 2,197.62 is: 3,295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,796.91 : 7,192.89 = 2,197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,796.91/7,192.89 = 2,197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,796.91x = 7,192.89 × 2,197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,796.91x = 15,807,238.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,807,238.92/4,796.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.30

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