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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.36, 7,169.55 and 2,957.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.36, 7,169.55 and 2,957.24 is: 4,080.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.36 : 7,169.55 = 2,957.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.36/7,169.55 = 2,957.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.36x = 7,169.55 × 2,957.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.36x = 21,202,080.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,202,080.04/5,195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.96

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