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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.65, 7,995.02 and 3,274.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.65, 7,995.02 and 3,274.85 is: 4,519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.65 : 7,995.02 = 3,274.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.65/7,995.02 = 3,274.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.65x = 7,995.02 × 3,274.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.65x = 26,182,494.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,182,494.86/5,792.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.95

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