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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.82, 7,106.79 and 2,791.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.82, 7,106.79 and 2,791.98 is: 3,852.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.82 : 7,106.79 = 2,791.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.82/7,106.79 = 2,791.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.82x = 7,106.79 × 2,791.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.82x = 19,842,015.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,842,015.54/5,149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.96

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