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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.81, 7,778.43 and 2,994.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.81, 7,778.43 and 2,994.17 is: 4,491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.81 : 7,778.43 = 2,994.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.81/7,778.43 = 2,994.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.81x = 7,778.43 × 2,994.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.81x = 23,289,902.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,289,902.86/5,184.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.95

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