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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.86, 7,105.44 and 2,791.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.86, 7,105.44 and 2,791.01 is: 3,851.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.86 : 7,105.44 = 2,791.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.86/7,105.44 = 2,791.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.86x = 7,105.44 × 2,791.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.86x = 19,831,318.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,831,318.57/5,148.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.60

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