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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.36, 7,119.60 and 2,922.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.36, 7,119.60 and 2,922.02 is: 4,031.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.36 : 7,119.60 = 2,922.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.36/7,119.60 = 2,922.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.36x = 7,119.60 × 2,922.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.36x = 20,803,613.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,803,613.59/5,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.43

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