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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.38, 7,161.09 and 2,951.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.38, 7,161.09 and 2,951.22 is: 4,072.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.38 : 7,161.09 = 2,951.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.38/7,161.09 = 2,951.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.38x = 7,161.09 × 2,951.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.38x = 21,133,952.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,133,952.03/5,189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.54

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