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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,188.59, 7,160.46 and 2,950.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,188.59, 7,160.46 and 2,950.67 is: 4,072.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,188.59 : 7,160.46 = 2,950.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,188.59/7,160.46 = 2,950.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,188.59x = 7,160.46 × 2,950.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,188.59x = 21,128,139.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,128,139.75/5,188.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.04

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