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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.61, 7,164.15 and 2,954.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.61, 7,164.15 and 2,954.48 is: 4,076.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.61 : 7,164.15 = 2,954.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.61/7,164.15 = 2,954.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.61x = 7,164.15 × 2,954.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.61x = 21,166,290.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,166,290.99/5,192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.24

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