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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.86, 7,119.56 and 2,920.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.86, 7,119.56 and 2,920.98 is: 4,031.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.86 : 7,119.56 = 2,920.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.86/7,119.56 = 2,920.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.86x = 7,119.56 × 2,920.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.86x = 20,796,092.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,796,092.37/5,158.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.14

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