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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.48, 7,150.20 and 2,943.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.48, 7,150.20 and 2,943.30 is: 4,061.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.48 : 7,150.20 = 2,943.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.48/7,150.20 = 2,943.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.48x = 7,150.20 × 2,943.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.48x = 21,045,183.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,045,183.66/5,181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.62

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