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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,197.77, 7,172.58 and 2,839.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,197.77, 7,172.58 and 2,839.91 is: 3,918.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,197.77 : 7,172.58 = 2,839.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,197.77/7,172.58 = 2,839.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,197.77x = 7,172.58 × 2,839.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,197.77x = 20,369,445.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,369,445.80/5,197.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.88

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