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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.24, 7,105.94 and 2,791.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.24, 7,105.94 and 2,791.40 is: 3,852.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.24 : 7,105.94 = 2,791.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.24/7,105.94 = 2,791.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.24x = 7,105.94 × 2,791.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.24x = 19,835,520.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,835,520.92/5,149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.13

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