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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.94, 7,051.32 and 2,984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.94, 7,051.32 and 2,984.72 is: 4,119.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.94 : 7,051.32 = 2,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.94/7,051.32 = 2,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.94x = 7,051.32 × 2,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.94x = 21,046,180.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,046,180.57/5,108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.48

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