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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.81, 7,105.35 and 2,790.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.81, 7,105.35 and 2,790.96 is: 3,851.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.81 : 7,105.35 = 2,790.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.81/7,105.35 = 2,790.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.81x = 7,105.35 × 2,790.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.81x = 19,830,747.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,830,747.64/5,148.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.52

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