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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,143.78, 7,098.39 and 2,906.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,143.78, 7,098.39 and 2,906.38 is: 4,010.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,143.78 : 7,098.39 = 2,906.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,143.78/7,098.39 = 2,906.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,143.78x = 7,098.39 × 2,906.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,143.78x = 20,630,618.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,630,618.73/5,143.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.79

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