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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.26, 7,162.65 and 2,952.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.26, 7,162.65 and 2,952.18 is: 4,074.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.26 : 7,162.65 = 2,952.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.26/7,162.65 = 2,952.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.26x = 7,162.65 × 2,952.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.26x = 21,145,432.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,145,432.08/5,190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.06

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