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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.17, 7,190.96 and 2,942.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.17, 7,190.96 and 2,942.20 is: 4,060.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.17 : 7,190.96 = 2,942.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.17/7,190.96 = 2,942.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.17x = 7,190.96 × 2,942.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.17x = 21,157,242.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,157,242.51/5,210.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.76

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