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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190, 7,162.52 and 2,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190, 7,162.52 and 2,952 is: 4,073.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190 : 7,162.52 = 2,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190/7,162.52 = 2,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190x = 7,162.52 × 2,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190x = 21,143,759.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,143,759.04/5,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.94

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