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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.74, 7,119.81 and 2,921.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.74, 7,119.81 and 2,921.52 is: 4,032.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.74 : 7,119.81 = 2,921.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.74/7,119.81 = 2,921.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.74x = 7,119.81 × 2,921.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.74x = 20,800,667.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,800,667.31/5,158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.12

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