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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,186.82, 7,158.40 and 2,949.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,186.82, 7,158.40 and 2,949.26 is: 4,070.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,186.82 : 7,158.40 = 2,949.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,186.82/7,158.40 = 2,949.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,186.82x = 7,158.40 × 2,949.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,186.82x = 21,111,982.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,111,982.78/5,186.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.31

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