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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.92, 7,152.60 and 2,944.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.92, 7,152.60 and 2,944.71 is: 4,063.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.92 : 7,152.60 = 2,944.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.92/7,152.60 = 2,944.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.92x = 7,152.60 × 2,944.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.92x = 21,062,332.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,062,332.75/5,182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.80

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