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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.82, 7,133.31 and 2,930.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.82, 7,133.31 and 2,930.91 is: 4,044.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.82 : 7,133.31 = 2,930.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.82/7,133.31 = 2,930.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.82x = 7,133.31 × 2,930.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.82x = 20,907,089.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,907,089.61/5,168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.85

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