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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.39, 7,100.60 and 2,907.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.39, 7,100.60 and 2,907.81 is: 4,012.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.39 : 7,100.60 = 2,907.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.39/7,100.60 = 2,907.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.39x = 7,100.60 × 2,907.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.39x = 20,647,181.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,647,181.15/5,145.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.75

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