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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,931.72, 7,396.91 and 2,297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,931.72, 7,396.91 and 2,297.06 is: 3,445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,931.72 : 7,396.91 = 2,297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,931.72/7,396.91 = 2,297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,931.72x = 7,396.91 × 2,297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,931.72x = 16,991,153.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,991,153.09/4,931.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.28

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