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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.78, 7,105.38 and 2,910.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.78, 7,105.38 and 2,910.48 is: 4,016.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.78 : 7,105.38 = 2,910.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.78/7,105.38 = 2,910.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.78x = 7,105.38 × 2,910.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.78x = 20,680,066.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,680,066.38/5,148.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.50

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