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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,188.84, 7,160.12 and 2,950.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,188.84, 7,160.12 and 2,950.28 is: 4,071.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,188.84 : 7,160.12 = 2,950.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,188.84/7,160.12 = 2,950.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,188.84x = 7,160.12 × 2,950.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,188.84x = 21,124,358.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,124,358.83/5,188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.11

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