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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.49, 7,108.99 and 2,913.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.49, 7,108.99 and 2,913.79 is: 4,020.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.49 : 7,108.99 = 2,913.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.49/7,108.99 = 2,913.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.49x = 7,108.99 × 2,913.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.49x = 20,714,103.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,714,103.97/5,151.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.99

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