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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.67, 7,133.76 and 2,931.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.67, 7,133.76 and 2,931.16 is: 4,044.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.67 : 7,133.76 = 2,931.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.67/7,133.76 = 2,931.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.67x = 7,133.76 × 2,931.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.67x = 20,910,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,910,203.44/5,169.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.78

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