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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.68, 7,151.84 and 2,944.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.68, 7,151.84 and 2,944.26 is: 4,062.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.68 : 7,151.84 = 2,944.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.68/7,151.84 = 2,944.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.68x = 7,151.84 × 2,944.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.68x = 21,056,876.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,056,876.44/5,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.93

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