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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.41, 7,150.98 and 3,057.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.41, 7,150.98 and 3,057.99 is: 4,219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.41 : 7,150.98 = 3,057.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.41/7,150.98 = 3,057.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.41x = 7,150.98 × 3,057.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.41x = 21,867,625.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,867,625.33/5,182.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.59

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