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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.59, 7,150.37 and 2,943.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.59, 7,150.37 and 2,943.46 is: 4,061.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.59 : 7,150.37 = 2,943.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.59/7,150.37 = 2,943.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.59x = 7,150.37 × 2,943.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.59x = 21,046,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,046,828.08/5,181.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.85

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