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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.19, 7,104.52 and 2,790.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.19, 7,104.52 and 2,790.33 is: 3,850.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.19 : 7,104.52 = 2,790.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.19/7,104.52 = 2,790.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.19x = 7,104.52 × 2,790.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.19x = 19,823,955.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,823,955.29/5,148.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.67

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