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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.48, 7,122.90 and 3,037.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.48, 7,122.90 and 3,037.48 is: 4,191.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.48 : 7,122.90 = 3,037.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.48/7,122.90 = 3,037.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.48x = 7,122.90 × 3,037.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.48x = 21,635,666.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,635,666.29/5,161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.76

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