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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.65, 7,169.02 and 2,957.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.65, 7,169.02 and 2,957.39 is: 4,080.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.65 : 7,169.02 = 2,957.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.65/7,169.02 = 2,957.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.65x = 7,169.02 × 2,957.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.65x = 21,201,588.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,201,588.06/5,195.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.64

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