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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,157.41, 7,117.37 and 2,799.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,157.41, 7,117.37 and 2,799.70 is: 3,863.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,157.41 : 7,117.37 = 2,799.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,157.41/7,117.37 = 2,799.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,157.41x = 7,117.37 × 2,799.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,157.41x = 19,926,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,926,525.58/5,157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.67

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