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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.46, 7,780.06 and 2,995.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.46, 7,780.06 and 2,995.71 is: 4,491.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.46 : 7,780.06 = 2,995.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.46/7,780.06 = 2,995.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.46x = 7,780.06 × 2,995.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.46x = 23,306,803.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,306,803.54/5,189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.18

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