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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.93, 7,105.52 and 2,791.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.93, 7,105.52 and 2,791.07 is: 3,851.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.93 : 7,105.52 = 2,791.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.93/7,105.52 = 2,791.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.93x = 7,105.52 × 2,791.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.93x = 19,832,003.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,832,003.71/5,148.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.68

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