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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,196.37, 7,794.56 and 2,273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,196.37, 7,794.56 and 2,273.89 is: 3,410.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,196.37 : 7,794.56 = 2,273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,196.37/7,794.56 = 2,273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,196.37x = 7,794.56 × 2,273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,196.37x = 17,723,972.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,723,972.04/5,196.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.84

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