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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.56, 7,131.72 and 2,930.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.56, 7,131.72 and 2,930.20 is: 4,043.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.56 : 7,131.72 = 2,930.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.56/7,131.72 = 2,930.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.56x = 7,131.72 × 2,930.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.56x = 20,897,365.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,897,365.94/5,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.17

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