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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.26, 7,191.08 and 2,942.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.26, 7,191.08 and 2,942.48 is: 4,060.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.26 : 7,191.08 = 2,942.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.26/7,191.08 = 2,942.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.26x = 7,191.08 × 2,942.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.26x = 21,159,558.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,159,558.41/5,211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.36

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