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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.55, 7,104.93 and 2,910.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.55, 7,104.93 and 2,910.35 is: 4,016.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.55 : 7,104.93 = 2,910.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.55/7,104.93 = 2,910.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.55x = 7,104.93 × 2,910.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.55x = 20,677,839.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,677,839.87/5,148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.24

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