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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,179.74, 7,147.35 and 3,319.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,179.74, 7,147.35 and 3,319.26 is: 4,580.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,179.74 : 7,147.35 = 3,319.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,179.74/7,147.35 = 3,319.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,179.74x = 7,147.35 × 3,319.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,179.74x = 23,723,912.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,723,912.96/5,179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.14

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