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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,179.50, 7,147.94 and 2,941.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,179.50, 7,147.94 and 2,941.38 is: 4,059.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,179.50 : 7,147.94 = 2,941.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,179.50/7,147.94 = 2,941.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,179.50x = 7,147.94 × 2,941.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,179.50x = 21,024,793.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,024,793.05/5,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.23

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