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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,159.44, 7,739.52 and 2,967.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,159.44, 7,739.52 and 2,967.22 is: 4,451.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,159.44 : 7,739.52 = 2,967.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,159.44/7,739.52 = 2,967.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,159.44x = 7,739.52 × 2,967.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,159.44x = 22,964,858.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,964,858.53/5,159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.04

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