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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.38, 7,148.66 and 2,941.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.38, 7,148.66 and 2,941.95 is: 4,059.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.38 : 7,148.66 = 2,941.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.38/7,148.66 = 2,941.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.38x = 7,148.66 × 2,941.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.38x = 21,030,952.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,030,952.07/5,180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.73

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