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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.89, 7,154.97 and 2,946.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.89, 7,154.97 and 2,946.73 is: 4,066.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.89 : 7,154.97 = 2,946.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.89/7,154.97 = 2,946.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.89x = 7,154.97 × 2,946.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.89x = 21,083,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,083,728.97/5,184.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.38

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