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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.41, 7,189.02 and 2,971.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.41, 7,189.02 and 2,971.35 is: 4,100.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.41 : 7,189.02 = 2,971.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.41/7,189.02 = 2,971.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.41x = 7,189.02 × 2,971.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.41x = 21,361,094.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,361,094.58/5,209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.48

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