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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.08, 7,109.88 and 2,794.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.08, 7,109.88 and 2,794.22 is: 3,856.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.08 : 7,109.88 = 2,794.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.08/7,109.88 = 2,794.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.08x = 7,109.88 × 2,794.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.08x = 19,866,568.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,866,568.89/5,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.03

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