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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.62, 7,119.54 and 2,920.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.62, 7,119.54 and 2,920.62 is: 4,030.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.62 : 7,119.54 = 2,920.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.62/7,119.54 = 2,920.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.62x = 7,119.54 × 2,920.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.62x = 20,793,470.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,793,470.91/5,158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.82

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