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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.67, 7,165.79 and 2,924.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.67, 7,165.79 and 2,924.01 is: 4,035.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.67 : 7,165.79 = 2,924.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.67/7,165.79 = 2,924.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.67x = 7,165.79 × 2,924.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.67x = 20,952,837.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,952,837.96/5,192.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.08

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