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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.59, 7,135.47 and 2,932.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.59, 7,135.47 and 2,932.41 is: 4,046.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.59 : 7,135.47 = 2,932.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.59/7,135.47 = 2,932.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.59x = 7,135.47 × 2,932.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.59x = 20,924,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,924,123.58/5,170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.76

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