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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.13, 7,147.35 and 2,941.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.13, 7,147.35 and 2,941.53 is: 4,058.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.13 : 7,147.35 = 2,941.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.13/7,147.35 = 2,941.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.13x = 7,147.35 × 2,941.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.13x = 21,024,144.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,024,144.45/5,180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.61

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