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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.25, 7,118.33 and 2,920.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.25, 7,118.33 and 2,920.08 is: 4,029.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.25 : 7,118.33 = 2,920.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.25/7,118.33 = 2,920.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.25x = 7,118.33 × 2,920.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.25x = 20,786,121.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,786,121.59/5,158.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.69

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