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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,194.46, 7,792.67 and 2,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,194.46, 7,792.67 and 2,853.20 is: 4,280.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,194.46 : 7,792.67 = 2,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,194.46/7,792.67 = 2,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,194.46x = 7,792.67 × 2,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,194.46x = 22,234,072.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,234,072.66/5,194.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.34

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