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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.82, 7,163.04 and 2,953.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.82, 7,163.04 and 2,953.24 is: 4,075.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.82 : 7,163.04 = 2,953.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.82/7,163.04 = 2,953.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.82x = 7,163.04 × 2,953.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.82x = 21,154,176.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,154,176.25/5,190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.31

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