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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.40, 7,715.76 and 2,809.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.40, 7,715.76 and 2,809.48 is: 4,210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.40 : 7,715.76 = 2,809.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.40/7,715.76 = 2,809.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.40x = 7,715.76 × 2,809.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.40x = 21,677,273.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,677,273.40/5,148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.49

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