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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.63, 7,105.07 and 2,790.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.63, 7,105.07 and 2,790.77 is: 3,851.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.63 : 7,105.07 = 2,790.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.63/7,105.07 = 2,790.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.63x = 7,105.07 × 2,790.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.63x = 19,828,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,828,566.72/5,148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.23

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