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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.30, 7,162.72 and 2,952.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.30, 7,162.72 and 2,952.26 is: 4,074.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.30 : 7,162.72 = 2,952.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.30/7,162.72 = 2,952.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.30x = 7,162.72 × 2,952.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.30x = 21,146,211.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,146,211.75/5,190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.18

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