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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.94, 7,109.67 and 2,794.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.94, 7,109.67 and 2,794.10 is: 3,855.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.94 : 7,109.67 = 2,794.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.94/7,109.67 = 2,794.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.94x = 7,109.67 × 2,794.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.94x = 19,865,103.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,865,103.88/5,151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.85

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