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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.82, 7,106.85 and 2,911.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.82, 7,106.85 and 2,911.74 is: 4,018.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.82 : 7,106.85 = 2,911.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.82/7,106.85 = 2,911.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.82x = 7,106.85 × 2,911.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.82x = 20,693,299.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,693,299.42/5,149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.26

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