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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.71, 7,104.41 and 2,910.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.71, 7,104.41 and 2,910.08 is: 4,015.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.71 : 7,104.41 = 2,910.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.71/7,104.41 = 2,910.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.71x = 7,104.41 × 2,910.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.71x = 20,674,375.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,674,375.61/5,148.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.44

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