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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.54, 7,110.32 and 2,794.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.54, 7,110.32 and 2,794.63 is: 3,856.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.54 : 7,110.32 = 2,794.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.54/7,110.32 = 2,794.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.54x = 7,110.32 × 2,794.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.54x = 19,870,699.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,870,699.61/5,152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.49

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