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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.70, 7,132.34 and 2,930.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.70, 7,132.34 and 2,930.78 is: 4,044.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.70 : 7,132.34 = 2,930.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.70/7,132.34 = 2,930.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.70x = 7,132.34 × 2,930.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.70x = 20,903,269.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,903,269.11/5,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.20

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