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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.55, 7,110.45 and 2,794.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.55, 7,110.45 and 2,794.67 is: 3,856.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.55 : 7,110.45 = 2,794.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.55/7,110.45 = 2,794.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.55x = 7,110.45 × 2,794.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.55x = 19,871,325.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,871,325.75/5,152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.60

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