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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.49, 7,110.44 and 2,794.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.49, 7,110.44 and 2,794.61 is: 3,856.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.49 : 7,110.44 = 2,794.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.49/7,110.44 = 2,794.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.49x = 7,110.44 × 2,794.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.49x = 19,870,857.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,870,857.20/5,152.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.56

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