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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,197.22, 7,796.49 and 2,385.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,197.22, 7,796.49 and 2,385.37 is: 3,578.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,197.22 : 7,796.49 = 2,385.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,197.22/7,796.49 = 2,385.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,197.22x = 7,796.49 × 2,385.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,197.22x = 18,597,501.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,597,501.42/5,197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.36

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