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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.69, 7,105.16 and 2,790.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.69, 7,105.16 and 2,790.78 is: 3,851.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.69 : 7,105.16 = 2,790.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.69/7,105.16 = 2,790.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.69x = 7,105.16 × 2,790.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.69x = 19,828,924.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,828,924.47/5,148.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.26

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