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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.18, 7,134.87 and 3,074.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.18, 7,134.87 and 3,074.26 is: 4,242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.18 : 7,134.87 = 3,074.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.18/7,134.87 = 3,074.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.18x = 7,134.87 × 3,074.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.18x = 21,934,445.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,934,445.45/5,170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.49

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