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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,194.61, 7,166.91 and 2,956.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,194.61, 7,166.91 and 2,956.48 is: 4,079.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,194.61 : 7,166.91 = 2,956.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,194.61/7,166.91 = 2,956.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,194.61x = 7,166.91 × 2,956.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,194.61x = 21,188,826.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,188,826.08/5,194.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.00

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