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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.46, 7,110.36 and 2,794.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.46, 7,110.36 and 2,794.59 is: 3,856.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.46 : 7,110.36 = 2,794.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.46/7,110.36 = 2,794.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.46x = 7,110.36 × 2,794.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.46x = 19,870,540.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,870,540.95/5,152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.52

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