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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.54, 7,104.99 and 2,790.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.54, 7,104.99 and 2,790.71 is: 3,851.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.54 : 7,104.99 = 2,790.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.54/7,104.99 = 2,790.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.54x = 7,104.99 × 2,790.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.54x = 19,827,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,827,931.12/5,148.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.18

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