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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.49, 7,170.39 and 2,926.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.49, 7,170.39 and 2,926.85 is: 4,039.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.49 : 7,170.39 = 2,926.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.49/7,170.39 = 2,926.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.49x = 7,170.39 × 2,926.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.49x = 20,986,660.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,986,660.45/5,195.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.40

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