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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.77, 7,189.07 and 2,971.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.77, 7,189.07 and 2,971.03 is: 4,099.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.77 : 7,189.07 = 2,971.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.77/7,189.07 = 2,971.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.77x = 7,189.07 × 2,971.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.77x = 21,358,906.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,358,906.70/5,210.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.00

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