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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.39, 7,154.28 and 2,946.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.39, 7,154.28 and 2,946.23 is: 4,065.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.39 : 7,154.28 = 2,946.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.39/7,154.28 = 2,946.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.39x = 7,154.28 × 2,946.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.39x = 21,078,118.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,078,118.59/5,184.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.69

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