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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.89, 7,166.59 and 2,954.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.89, 7,166.59 and 2,954.97 is: 4,078.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.89 : 7,166.59 = 2,954.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.89/7,166.59 = 2,954.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.89x = 7,166.59 × 2,954.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.89x = 21,177,051.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,177,051.06/5,192.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.09

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