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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.22, 7,104.58 and 2,790.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.22, 7,104.58 and 2,790.37 is: 3,850.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.22 : 7,104.58 = 2,790.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.22/7,104.58 = 2,790.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.22x = 7,104.58 × 2,790.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.22x = 19,824,371.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,824,371.37/5,148.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.72

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