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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,159.42, 7,119.86 and 2,921.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,159.42, 7,119.86 and 2,921.26 is: 4,031.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,159.42 : 7,119.86 = 2,921.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,159.42/7,119.86 = 2,921.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,159.42x = 7,119.86 × 2,921.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,159.42x = 20,798,962.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,798,962.22/5,159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.26

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