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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.98, 7,150.88 and 2,943.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.98, 7,150.88 and 2,943.56 is: 4,061.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.98 : 7,150.88 = 2,943.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.98/7,150.88 = 2,943.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.98x = 7,150.88 × 2,943.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.98x = 21,049,069.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,049,069.57/5,181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.98

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