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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.33, 7,160.98 and 2,950.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.33, 7,160.98 and 2,950.90 is: 4,072.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.33 : 7,160.98 = 2,950.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.33/7,160.98 = 2,950.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.33x = 7,160.98 × 2,950.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.33x = 21,131,335.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,131,335.88/5,189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.07

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