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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.73, 7,110.77 and 2,794.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.73, 7,110.77 and 2,794.87 is: 3,856.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.73 : 7,110.77 = 2,794.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.73/7,110.77 = 2,794.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.73x = 7,110.77 × 2,794.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.73x = 19,873,677.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,873,677.75/5,152.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.92

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