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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,178.89, 7,147.04 and 2,940.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,178.89, 7,147.04 and 2,940.69 is: 4,058.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,178.89 : 7,147.04 = 2,940.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,178.89/7,147.04 = 2,940.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,178.89x = 7,147.04 × 2,940.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,178.89x = 21,017,178.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,017,178.62/5,178.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.24

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