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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,146.42, 7,102.34 and 2,908.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,146.42, 7,102.34 and 2,908.39 is: 4,013.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,146.42 : 7,102.34 = 2,908.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,146.42/7,102.34 = 2,908.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,146.42x = 7,102.34 × 2,908.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,146.42x = 20,656,374.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,656,374.63/5,146.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.74

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