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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.83, 7,110.87 and 2,794.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.83, 7,110.87 and 2,794.97 is: 3,857.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.83 : 7,110.87 = 2,794.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.83/7,110.87 = 2,794.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.83x = 7,110.87 × 2,794.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.83x = 19,874,668.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,874,668.32/5,152.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.04

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