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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.68, 7,794.72 and 1,497.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.68, 7,794.72 and 1,497.96 is: 2,247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.68 : 7,794.72 = 1,497.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.68/7,794.72 = 1,497.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.68x = 7,794.72 × 1,497.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.68x = 11,676,178.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,676,178.77/5,195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.29

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