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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,179.79, 7,147.86 and 2,941.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,179.79, 7,147.86 and 2,941.37 is: 4,058.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,179.79 : 7,147.86 = 2,941.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,179.79/7,147.86 = 2,941.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,179.79x = 7,147.86 × 2,941.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,179.79x = 21,024,500.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,024,500.97/5,179.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.95

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