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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,197.49, 7,172.66 and 2,839.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,197.49, 7,172.66 and 2,839.65 is: 3,918.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,197.49 : 7,172.66 = 2,839.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,197.49/7,172.66 = 2,839.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,197.49x = 7,172.66 × 2,839.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,197.49x = 20,367,843.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,367,843.97/5,197.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.78

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