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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.32, 7,107.42 and 2,792.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.32, 7,107.42 and 2,792.40 is: 3,853.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.32 : 7,107.42 = 2,792.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.32/7,107.42 = 2,792.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.32x = 7,107.42 × 2,792.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.32x = 19,846,759.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,846,759.61/5,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.50

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