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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,172.81, 7,138.82 and 2,934.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,172.81, 7,138.82 and 2,934.70 is: 4,050.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,172.81 : 7,138.82 = 2,934.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,172.81/7,138.82 = 2,934.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,172.81x = 7,138.82 × 2,934.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,172.81x = 20,950,295.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,950,295.05/5,172.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.08

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