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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.51, 7,110.44 and 2,883.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.51, 7,110.44 and 2,883.86 is: 3,979.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.51 : 7,110.44 = 2,883.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.51/7,110.44 = 2,883.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.51x = 7,110.44 × 2,883.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.51x = 20,505,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,505,513.50/5,152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.71

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