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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,193.37, 7,791.50 and 2,998.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,193.37, 7,791.50 and 2,998.09 is: 4,497.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,193.37 : 7,791.50 = 2,998.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,193.37/7,791.50 = 2,998.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,193.37x = 7,791.50 × 2,998.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,193.37x = 23,359,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,359,618.24/5,193.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.97

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