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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.42, 7,105.73 and 2,911.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.42, 7,105.73 and 2,911.29 is: 4,017.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.42 : 7,105.73 = 2,911.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.42/7,105.73 = 2,911.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.42x = 7,105.73 × 2,911.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.42x = 20,686,839.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,686,839.46/5,149.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.31

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