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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.60, 7,106.38 and 2,791.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.60, 7,106.38 and 2,791.76 is: 3,852.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.60 : 7,106.38 = 2,791.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.60/7,106.38 = 2,791.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.60x = 7,106.38 × 2,791.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.60x = 19,839,307.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,839,307.43/5,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.59

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