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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,179.34, 7,146.63 and 2,941.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,179.34, 7,146.63 and 2,941.11 is: 4,058.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,179.34 : 7,146.63 = 2,941.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,179.34/7,146.63 = 2,941.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,179.34x = 7,146.63 × 2,941.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,179.34x = 21,019,024.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,019,024.96/5,179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.24

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