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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.65, 7,121.12 and 2,922.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.65, 7,121.12 and 2,922.48 is: 4,032.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.65 : 7,121.12 = 2,922.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.65/7,121.12 = 2,922.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.65x = 7,121.12 × 2,922.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.65x = 20,811,316.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,811,316.17/5,160.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.70

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