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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.06, 7,104.33 and 2,790.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.06, 7,104.33 and 2,790.19 is: 3,850.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.06 : 7,104.33 = 2,790.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.06/7,104.33 = 2,790.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.06x = 7,104.33 × 2,790.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.06x = 19,822,430.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,822,430.52/5,148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.47

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