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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,172.80, 7,138.62 and 2,934.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,172.80, 7,138.62 and 2,934.56 is: 4,049.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,172.80 : 7,138.62 = 2,934.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,172.80/7,138.62 = 2,934.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,172.80x = 7,138.62 × 2,934.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,172.80x = 20,948,708.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,948,708.71/5,172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.78

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