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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,197.93, 7,794.09 and 2,272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,197.93, 7,794.09 and 2,272.82 is: 3,408.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,197.93 : 7,794.09 = 2,272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,197.93/7,794.09 = 2,272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,197.93x = 7,794.09 × 2,272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,197.93x = 17,714,524.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,714,524.66/5,197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.00

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