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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.41, 7,106.19 and 2,791.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.41, 7,106.19 and 2,791.56 is: 3,852.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.41 : 7,106.19 = 2,791.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.41/7,106.19 = 2,791.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.41x = 7,106.19 × 2,791.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.41x = 19,837,355.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,837,355.76/5,149.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.36

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