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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.59, 7,152.69 and 2,915.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.59, 7,152.69 and 2,915.40 is: 4,022.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.59 : 7,152.69 = 2,915.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.59/7,152.69 = 2,915.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.59x = 7,152.69 × 2,915.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.59x = 20,852,952.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,852,952.43/5,184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.11

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