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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,159.08, 7,724.86 and 2,964.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,159.08, 7,724.86 and 2,964.52 is: 4,438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,159.08 : 7,724.86 = 2,964.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,159.08/7,724.86 = 2,964.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,159.08x = 7,724.86 × 2,964.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,159.08x = 22,900,501.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,900,501.97/5,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.87

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