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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.10, 7,109.78 and 2,794.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.10, 7,109.78 and 2,794.22 is: 3,855.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.10 : 7,109.78 = 2,794.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.10/7,109.78 = 2,794.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.10x = 7,109.78 × 2,794.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.10x = 19,866,289.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,866,289.47/5,152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.96

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