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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,172.74, 7,138.22 and 2,934.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,172.74, 7,138.22 and 2,934.81 is: 4,049.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,172.74 : 7,138.22 = 2,934.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,172.74/7,138.22 = 2,934.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,172.74x = 7,138.22 × 2,934.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,172.74x = 20,949,304.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,949,304.76/5,172.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.95

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