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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.30, 7,122.60 and 2,803.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.30, 7,122.60 and 2,803.44 is: 3,868.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.30 : 7,122.60 = 2,803.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.30/7,122.60 = 2,803.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.30x = 7,122.60 × 2,803.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.30x = 19,967,781.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,967,781.74/5,161.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.75

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