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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.10, 7,110.96 and 2,914.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.10, 7,110.96 and 2,914.07 is: 4,022.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.10 : 7,110.96 = 2,914.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.10/7,110.96 = 2,914.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.10x = 7,110.96 × 2,914.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.10x = 20,721,863.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,721,863.91/5,152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.02

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