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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,154.76, 7,112.91 and 3,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,154.76, 7,112.91 and 3,030 is: 4,181.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,154.76 : 7,112.91 = 3,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,154.76/7,112.91 = 3,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,154.76x = 7,112.91 × 3,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,154.76x = 21,552,117.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,552,117.30/5,154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.01

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