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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,194.74, 7,169.37 and 2,957.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,194.74, 7,169.37 and 2,957.16 is: 4,081.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,194.74 : 7,169.37 = 2,957.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,194.74/7,169.37 = 2,957.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,194.74x = 7,169.37 × 2,957.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,194.74x = 21,200,974.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,200,974.19/5,194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.24

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