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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,146.33, 7,101.86 and 2,908.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,146.33, 7,101.86 and 2,908.18 is: 4,013.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,146.33 : 7,101.86 = 2,908.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,146.33/7,101.86 = 2,908.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,146.33x = 7,101.86 × 2,908.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,146.33x = 20,653,472.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,653,472.67/5,146.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.25

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