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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,179.46, 7,147.44 and 2,941.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,179.46, 7,147.44 and 2,941.33 is: 4,058.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,179.46 : 7,147.44 = 2,941.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,179.46/7,147.44 = 2,941.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,179.46x = 7,147.44 × 2,941.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,179.46x = 21,022,975.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,022,975.23/5,179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.91

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