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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,215, 7,196.40 and 2,946.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,215, 7,196.40 and 2,946.34 is: 4,065.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,215 : 7,196.40 = 2,946.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,215/7,196.40 = 2,946.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,215x = 7,196.40 × 2,946.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,215x = 21,203,041.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,203,041.18/5,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.78

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