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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,194.62, 7,791.93 and 2,272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,194.62, 7,791.93 and 2,272.14 is: 3,408.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,194.62 : 7,791.93 = 2,272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,194.62/7,791.93 = 2,272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,194.62x = 7,791.93 × 2,272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,194.62x = 17,704,355.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,704,355.83/5,194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.21

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