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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,197.20, 7,171.68 and 2,928.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,197.20, 7,171.68 and 2,928.75 is: 4,041.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,197.20 : 7,171.68 = 2,928.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,197.20/7,171.68 = 2,928.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,197.20x = 7,171.68 × 2,928.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,197.20x = 21,004,057.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,004,057.80/5,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.42

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