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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.05, 7,122.29 and 2,803.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.05, 7,122.29 and 2,803.19 is: 3,868.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.05 : 7,122.29 = 2,803.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.05/7,122.29 = 2,803.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.05x = 7,122.29 × 2,803.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.05x = 19,965,149.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,965,149.91/5,161.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.43

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