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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.08, 7,117.38 and 2,919.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.08, 7,117.38 and 2,919.83 is: 4,028.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.08 : 7,117.38 = 2,919.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.08/7,117.38 = 2,919.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.08x = 7,117.38 × 2,919.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.08x = 20,781,504.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,781,504.06/5,158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.92

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