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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.06, 5,788.78 and 2,516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.06, 5,788.78 and 2,516.16 is: 3,472.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.06 : 5,788.78 = 2,516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.06/5,788.78 = 2,516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.06x = 5,788.78 × 2,516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.06x = 14,565,496.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,565,496.68/4,195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.06

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