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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.83, 7,165.76 and 2,954.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.83, 7,165.76 and 2,954.94 is: 4,077.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.83 : 7,165.76 = 2,954.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.83/7,165.76 = 2,954.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.83x = 7,165.76 × 2,954.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.83x = 21,174,390.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,174,390.85/5,192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.62

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