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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,197.55, 7,172.65 and 2,839.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,197.55, 7,172.65 and 2,839.69 is: 3,918.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,197.55 : 7,172.65 = 2,839.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,197.55/7,172.65 = 2,839.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,197.55x = 7,172.65 × 2,839.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,197.55x = 20,368,102.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,368,102.48/5,197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.79

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