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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.22, 7,100.43 and 2,907.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.22, 7,100.43 and 2,907.30 is: 4,012.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.22 : 7,100.43 = 2,907.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.22/7,100.43 = 2,907.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.22x = 7,100.43 × 2,907.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.22x = 20,643,080.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,643,080.14/5,145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.09

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