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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,188.92, 7,159.68 and 2,950.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,188.92, 7,159.68 and 2,950.41 is: 4,070.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,188.92 : 7,159.68 = 2,950.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,188.92/7,159.68 = 2,950.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,188.92x = 7,159.68 × 2,950.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,188.92x = 21,123,991.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,123,991.47/5,188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.98

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