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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.72, 7,792.62 and 2,273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.72, 7,792.62 and 2,273.48 is: 3,409.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.72 : 7,792.62 = 2,273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.72/7,792.62 = 2,273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.72x = 7,792.62 × 2,273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.72x = 17,716,365.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,716,365.72/5,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.80

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