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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,146.98, 7,102.86 and 3,022.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,146.98, 7,102.86 and 3,022.02 is: 4,170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,146.98 : 7,102.86 = 3,022.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,146.98/7,102.86 = 3,022.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,146.98x = 7,102.86 × 3,022.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,146.98x = 21,464,984.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,464,984.98/5,146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.40

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