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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,201.28, 7,175.36 and 2,992

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,201.28, 7,175.36 and 2,992 is: 4,127.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,201.28 : 7,175.36 = 2,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,201.28/7,175.36 = 2,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,201.28x = 7,175.36 × 2,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,201.28x = 21,468,677.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,468,677.12/5,201.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.58

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