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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,178.23, 7,147.56 and 2,941.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,178.23, 7,147.56 and 2,941.59 is: 4,060.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,178.23 : 7,147.56 = 2,941.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,178.23/7,147.56 = 2,941.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,178.23x = 7,147.56 × 2,941.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,178.23x = 21,025,191.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,025,191.02/5,178.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.31

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