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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.22, 7,110.50 and 2,914.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.22, 7,110.50 and 2,914.49 is: 4,022.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.22 : 7,110.50 = 2,914.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.22/7,110.50 = 2,914.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.22x = 7,110.50 × 2,914.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.22x = 20,723,431.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,723,431.02/5,152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.24

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