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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.67, 7,106.53 and 2,791.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.67, 7,106.53 and 2,791.81 is: 3,852.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.67 : 7,106.53 = 2,791.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.67/7,106.53 = 2,791.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.67x = 7,106.53 × 2,791.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.67x = 19,840,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,840,081.52/5,149.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.69

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