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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.42, 7,100.96 and 2,907.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.42, 7,100.96 and 2,907.39 is: 4,012.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.42 : 7,100.96 = 2,907.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.42/7,100.96 = 2,907.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.42x = 7,100.96 × 2,907.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.42x = 20,645,277.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,645,277.85/5,145.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.36

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