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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.46, 7,057.93 and 2,991.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.46, 7,057.93 and 2,991.45 is: 4,128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.46 : 7,057.93 = 2,991.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.46/7,057.93 = 2,991.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.46x = 7,057.93 × 2,991.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.46x = 21,113,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,113,444.70/5,114.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.19

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