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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.88, 7,135.98 and 2,933.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.88, 7,135.98 and 2,933.12 is: 4,047.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.88 : 7,135.98 = 2,933.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.88/7,135.98 = 2,933.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.88x = 7,135.98 × 2,933.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.88x = 20,930,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,930,685.66/5,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.80

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