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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.39, 7,110.31 and 2,794.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.39, 7,110.31 and 2,794.54 is: 3,856.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.39 : 7,110.31 = 2,794.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.39/7,110.31 = 2,794.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.39x = 7,110.31 × 2,794.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.39x = 19,870,045.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,870,045.71/5,152.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.47

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