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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,146, 7,102.44 and 2,938

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,146, 7,102.44 and 2,938 is: 4,054.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,146 : 7,102.44 = 2,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,146/7,102.44 = 2,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,146x = 7,102.44 × 2,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,146x = 20,866,968.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,866,968.72/5,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.99

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