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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.55, 7,151.72 and 2,945.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.55, 7,151.72 and 2,945.43 is: 4,063.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.55 : 7,151.72 = 2,945.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.55/7,151.72 = 2,945.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.55x = 7,151.72 × 2,945.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.55x = 21,064,875.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,064,875.91/5,183.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.79

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