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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,172.66, 7,138.35 and 2,934.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,172.66, 7,138.35 and 2,934.50 is: 4,049.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,172.66 : 7,138.35 = 2,934.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,172.66/7,138.35 = 2,934.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,172.66x = 7,138.35 × 2,934.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,172.66x = 20,947,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,947,452.38/5,172.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.65

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