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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,177.50, 7,144.59 and 2,939.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,177.50, 7,144.59 and 2,939.42 is: 4,056.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,177.50 : 7,144.59 = 2,939.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,177.50/7,144.59 = 2,939.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,177.50x = 7,144.59 × 2,939.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,177.50x = 21,000,950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,000,950.74/5,177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.20

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