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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.86, 7,110.72 and 2,795.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.86, 7,110.72 and 2,795.04 is: 3,857.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.86 : 7,110.72 = 2,795.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.86/7,110.72 = 2,795.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.86x = 7,110.72 × 2,795.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.86x = 19,874,746.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,874,746.83/5,152.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.03

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