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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.29, 7,109.76 and 2,914.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.29, 7,109.76 and 2,914.37 is: 4,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.29 : 7,109.76 = 2,914.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.29/7,109.76 = 2,914.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.29x = 7,109.76 × 2,914.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.29x = 20,720,435.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,720,435.70/5,152.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.60

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