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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,144.70, 7,099.69 and 2,906.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,144.70, 7,099.69 and 2,906.58 is: 4,011.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,144.70 : 7,099.69 = 2,906.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,144.70/7,099.69 = 2,906.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,144.70x = 7,099.69 × 2,906.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,144.70x = 20,635,816.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,635,816.96/5,144.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.08

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