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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,194.49, 7,169.03 and 2,956.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,194.49, 7,169.03 and 2,956.91 is: 4,080.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,194.49 : 7,169.03 = 2,956.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,194.49/7,169.03 = 2,956.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,194.49x = 7,169.03 × 2,956.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,194.49x = 21,198,176.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,198,176.50/5,194.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.90

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