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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.26, 7,152.62 and 2,944.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.26, 7,152.62 and 2,944.84 is: 4,063.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.26 : 7,152.62 = 2,944.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.26/7,152.62 = 2,944.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.26x = 7,152.62 × 2,944.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.26x = 21,063,321.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,063,321.48/5,183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.72

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