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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.38, 7,162.92 and 2,952.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.38, 7,162.92 and 2,952.46 is: 4,074.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.38 : 7,162.92 = 2,952.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.38/7,162.92 = 2,952.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.38x = 7,162.92 × 2,952.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.38x = 21,148,184.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,148,184.21/5,190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.50

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