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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.76, 7,106.73 and 2,791.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.76, 7,106.73 and 2,791.94 is: 3,852.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.76 : 7,106.73 = 2,791.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.76/7,106.73 = 2,791.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.76x = 7,106.73 × 2,791.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.76x = 19,841,563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,841,563.76/5,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.91

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