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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.10, 6,971.40 and 2,814.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.10, 6,971.40 and 2,814.19 is: 3,883.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.10 : 6,971.40 = 2,814.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.10/6,971.40 = 2,814.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.10x = 6,971.40 × 2,814.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.10x = 19,618,844.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,618,844.17/5,052.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.30

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