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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.58, 7,994.49 and 3,274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.58, 7,994.49 and 3,274.80 is: 4,519.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.58 : 7,994.49 = 3,274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.58/7,994.49 = 3,274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.58x = 7,994.49 × 3,274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.58x = 26,180,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,180,355.85/5,792.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.64

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