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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.96, 7,149.51 and 2,942.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.96, 7,149.51 and 2,942.83 is: 4,060.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.96 : 7,149.51 = 2,942.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.96/7,149.51 = 2,942.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.96x = 7,149.51 × 2,942.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.96x = 21,039,774.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,039,774.64/5,180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.98

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