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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.85, 7,133.17 and 2,930.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.85, 7,133.17 and 2,930.82 is: 4,044.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.85 : 7,133.17 = 2,930.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.85/7,133.17 = 2,930.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.85x = 7,133.17 × 2,930.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.85x = 20,906,019.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,906,019.47/5,168.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.62

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