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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.88, 7,100.22 and 3,050.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.88, 7,100.22 and 3,050.68 is: 4,209.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.88 : 7,100.22 = 3,050.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.88/7,100.22 = 3,050.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.88x = 7,100.22 × 3,050.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.88x = 21,660,499.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,660,499.15/5,145.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.29

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