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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.68, 7,105.17 and 2,790.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.68, 7,105.17 and 2,790.82 is: 3,851.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.68 : 7,105.17 = 2,790.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.68/7,105.17 = 2,790.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.68x = 7,105.17 × 2,790.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.68x = 19,829,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,829,250.54/5,148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.33

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