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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,110.40, 7,051.74 and 2,872

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,110.40, 7,051.74 and 2,872 is: 3,963.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,110.40 : 7,051.74 = 2,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,110.40/7,051.74 = 2,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,110.40x = 7,051.74 × 2,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,110.40x = 20,252,597.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,252,597.28/5,110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.02

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