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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.85, 7,149.75 and 2,942.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.85, 7,149.75 and 2,942.65 is: 4,060.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.85 : 7,149.75 = 2,942.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.85/7,149.75 = 2,942.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.85x = 7,149.75 × 2,942.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.85x = 21,039,226.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,039,226.29/5,180.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.96

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