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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.70, 7,105.21 and 2,910.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.70, 7,105.21 and 2,910.58 is: 4,016.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.70 : 7,105.21 = 2,910.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.70/7,105.21 = 2,910.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.70x = 7,105.21 × 2,910.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.70x = 20,680,282.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,680,282.12/5,148.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.60

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