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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.41, 7,110.32 and 2,914.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.41, 7,110.32 and 2,914.23 is: 4,021.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.41 : 7,110.32 = 2,914.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.41/7,110.32 = 2,914.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.41x = 7,110.32 × 2,914.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.41x = 20,721,137.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,721,137.70/5,152.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.64

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