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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,199.12, 7,174.74 and 2,930.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,199.12, 7,174.74 and 2,930.28 is: 4,043.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,199.12 : 7,174.74 = 2,930.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,199.12/7,174.74 = 2,930.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,199.12x = 7,174.74 × 2,930.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,199.12x = 21,023,997.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,023,997.13/5,199.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.76

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