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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.34, 7,104.61 and 2,910.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.34, 7,104.61 and 2,910.17 is: 4,015.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.34 : 7,104.61 = 2,910.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.34/7,104.61 = 2,910.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.34x = 7,104.61 × 2,910.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.34x = 20,675,622.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,675,622.88/5,148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.98

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