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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,193.48, 7,792.94 and 2,273.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,193.48, 7,792.94 and 2,273.82 is: 3,411.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,193.48 : 7,792.94 = 2,273.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,193.48/7,792.94 = 2,273.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,193.48x = 7,792.94 × 2,273.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,193.48x = 17,719,742.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,719,742.83/5,193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.92

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