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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.61, 7,110.59 and 2,794.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.61, 7,110.59 and 2,794.74 is: 3,856.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.61 : 7,110.59 = 2,794.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.61/7,110.59 = 2,794.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.61x = 7,110.59 × 2,794.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.61x = 19,872,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,872,209.66/5,152.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.73

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