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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,196.59, 7,169.51 and 2,957.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,196.59, 7,169.51 and 2,957.90 is: 4,080.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,196.59 : 7,169.51 = 2,957.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,196.59/7,169.51 = 2,957.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,196.59x = 7,169.51 × 2,957.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,196.59x = 21,206,693.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,206,693.63/5,196.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.89

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