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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.38, 7,110.29 and 2,794.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.38, 7,110.29 and 2,794.52 is: 3,856.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.38 : 7,110.29 = 2,794.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.38/7,110.29 = 2,794.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.38x = 7,110.29 × 2,794.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.38x = 19,869,872.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,869,872.37/5,152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.44

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