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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.40, 7,161.60 and 3,326.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.40, 7,161.60 and 3,326.72 is: 4,590.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.40 : 7,161.60 = 3,326.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.40/7,161.60 = 3,326.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.40x = 7,161.60 × 3,326.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.40x = 23,824,637.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,824,637.95/5,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.14

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