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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.48, 7,100.82 and 2,906.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.48, 7,100.82 and 2,906.91 is: 4,011.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.48 : 7,100.82 = 2,906.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.48/7,100.82 = 2,906.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.48x = 7,100.82 × 2,906.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.48x = 20,641,444.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,641,444.67/5,145.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.57

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