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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.54, 7,106.34 and 2,791.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.54, 7,106.34 and 2,791.68 is: 3,852.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.54 : 7,106.34 = 2,791.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.54/7,106.34 = 2,791.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.54x = 7,106.34 × 2,791.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.54x = 19,838,627.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,838,627.25/5,149.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.50

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