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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.58, 7,170.48 and 2,957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.58, 7,170.48 and 2,957.76 is: 4,082.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.58 : 7,170.48 = 2,957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.58/7,170.48 = 2,957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.58x = 7,170.48 × 2,957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.58x = 21,208,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,208,558.92/5,195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.04

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