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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.93, 7,155.90 and 3,296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.93, 7,155.90 and 3,296.70 is: 4,549.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.93 : 7,155.90 = 3,296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.93/7,155.90 = 3,296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.93x = 7,155.90 × 3,296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.93x = 23,590,855.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,590,855.53/5,184.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.89

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