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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,155.49, 7,114.72 and 2,797.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,155.49, 7,114.72 and 2,797.64 is: 3,860.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,155.49 : 7,114.72 = 2,797.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,155.49/7,114.72 = 2,797.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,155.49x = 7,114.72 × 2,797.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,155.49x = 19,904,382.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,904,382.69/5,155.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.81

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