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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,157.41, 7,117.25 and 2,799.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,157.41, 7,117.25 and 2,799.55 is: 3,863.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,157.41 : 7,117.25 = 2,799.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,157.41/7,117.25 = 2,799.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,157.41x = 7,117.25 × 2,799.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,157.41x = 19,925,101.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,925,101.03/5,157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.39

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