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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.16, 7,166.40 and 2,955.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.16, 7,166.40 and 2,955.36 is: 4,079.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.16 : 7,166.40 = 2,955.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.16/7,166.40 = 2,955.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.16x = 7,166.40 × 2,955.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.16x = 21,179,291.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,179,291.90/5,192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.09

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