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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.94, 7,118.90 and 2,920.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.94, 7,118.90 and 2,920.70 is: 4,030.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.94 : 7,118.90 = 2,920.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.94/7,118.90 = 2,920.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.94x = 7,118.90 × 2,920.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.94x = 20,792,171.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,792,171.23/5,158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.32

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