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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.51, 7,165.44 and 2,954.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.51, 7,165.44 and 2,954.07 is: 4,076.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.51 : 7,165.44 = 2,954.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.51/7,165.44 = 2,954.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.51x = 7,165.44 × 2,954.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.51x = 21,167,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,167,211.34/5,192.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.49

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