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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.44, 7,132.52 and 2,930.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.44, 7,132.52 and 2,930.24 is: 4,043.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.44 : 7,132.52 = 2,930.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.44/7,132.52 = 2,930.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.44x = 7,132.52 × 2,930.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.44x = 20,899,995.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,899,995.40/5,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.77

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