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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.68, 7,110.66 and 2,794.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.68, 7,110.66 and 2,794.82 is: 3,856.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.68 : 7,110.66 = 2,794.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.68/7,110.66 = 2,794.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.68x = 7,110.66 × 2,794.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.68x = 19,873,014.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,873,014.78/5,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.83

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