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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.53, 7,165.61 and 2,954.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.53, 7,165.61 and 2,954.39 is: 4,077.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.53 : 7,165.61 = 2,954.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.53/7,165.61 = 2,954.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.53x = 7,165.61 × 2,954.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.53x = 21,169,993.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,169,993.70/5,192.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.01

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