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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.26, 7,105.98 and 2,791.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.26, 7,105.98 and 2,791.41 is: 3,852.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.26 : 7,105.98 = 2,791.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.26/7,105.98 = 2,791.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.26x = 7,105.98 × 2,791.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.26x = 19,835,703.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,835,703.63/5,149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.15

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