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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.82, 7,165.80 and 2,955.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.82, 7,165.80 and 2,955.24 is: 4,078.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.82 : 7,165.80 = 2,955.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.82/7,165.80 = 2,955.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.82x = 7,165.80 × 2,955.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.82x = 21,176,658.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,176,658.79/5,192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.07

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