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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.22, 7,150.83 and 2,942.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.22, 7,150.83 and 2,942.64 is: 4,061.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.22 : 7,150.83 = 2,942.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.22/7,150.83 = 2,942.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.22x = 7,150.83 × 2,942.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.22x = 21,042,318.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,042,318.39/5,181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.27

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