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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.25, 7,723.86 and 2,958.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.25, 7,723.86 and 2,958.55 is: 4,438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.25 : 7,723.86 = 2,958.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.25/7,723.86 = 2,958.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.25x = 7,723.86 × 2,958.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.25x = 22,851,426.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,851,426.00/5,148.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.68

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