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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.41, 7,104.81 and 2,790.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.41, 7,104.81 and 2,790.55 is: 3,850.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.41 : 7,104.81 = 2,790.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.41/7,104.81 = 2,790.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.41x = 7,104.81 × 2,790.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.41x = 19,826,327.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,826,327.55/5,148.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.96

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