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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.33, 7,121.35 and 2,922.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.33, 7,121.35 and 2,922.20 is: 4,032.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.33 : 7,121.35 = 2,922.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.33/7,121.35 = 2,922.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.33x = 7,121.35 × 2,922.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.33x = 20,810,003.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,810,003.72/5,160.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.69

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