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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.23, 7,105.94 and 2,791.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.23, 7,105.94 and 2,791.37 is: 3,852.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.23 : 7,105.94 = 2,791.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.23/7,105.94 = 2,791.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.23x = 7,105.94 × 2,791.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.23x = 19,835,305.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,835,305.83/5,149.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.09

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