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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,186.82, 7,157.97 and 2,948.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,186.82, 7,157.97 and 2,948.79 is: 4,069.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,186.82 : 7,157.97 = 2,948.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,186.82/7,157.97 = 2,948.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,186.82x = 7,157.97 × 2,948.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,186.82x = 21,107,350.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,107,350.36/5,186.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.42

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