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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.68, 7,158.18 and 3,420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.68, 7,158.18 and 3,420.52 is: 4,717.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.68 : 7,158.18 = 3,420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.68/7,158.18 = 3,420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.68x = 7,158.18 × 3,420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.68x = 24,484,697.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,484,697.85/5,190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,717.05

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