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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,146.58, 7,101.51 and 2,908.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,146.58, 7,101.51 and 2,908.33 is: 4,013.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,146.58 : 7,101.51 = 2,908.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,146.58/7,101.51 = 2,908.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,146.58x = 7,101.51 × 2,908.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,146.58x = 20,653,499.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,653,499.07/5,146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.05

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