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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.88, 7,151.16 and 2,944.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.88, 7,151.16 and 2,944.24 is: 4,062.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.88 : 7,151.16 = 2,944.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.88/7,151.16 = 2,944.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.88x = 7,151.16 × 2,944.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.88x = 21,054,731.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,054,731.32/5,182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.36

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