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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,146.38, 7,101.94 and 2,908.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,146.38, 7,101.94 and 2,908.21 is: 4,013.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,146.38 : 7,101.94 = 2,908.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,146.38/7,101.94 = 2,908.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,146.38x = 7,101.94 × 2,908.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,146.38x = 20,653,932.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,653,932.93/5,146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.29

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