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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,212.68, 7,193.55 and 2,974.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,212.68, 7,193.55 and 2,974.85 is: 4,105.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,212.68 : 7,193.55 = 2,974.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,212.68/7,193.55 = 2,974.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,212.68x = 7,193.55 × 2,974.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,212.68x = 21,399,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,399,732.22/5,212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.33

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