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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.72, 7,155.66 and 2,946.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.72, 7,155.66 and 2,946.15 is: 4,066.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.72 : 7,155.66 = 2,946.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.72/7,155.66 = 2,946.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.72x = 7,155.66 × 2,946.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.72x = 21,081,647.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,081,647.71/5,184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.11

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