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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,157.59, 7,117.47 and 2,799.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,157.59, 7,117.47 and 2,799.77 is: 3,863.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,157.59 : 7,117.47 = 2,799.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,157.59/7,117.47 = 2,799.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,157.59x = 7,117.47 × 2,799.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,157.59x = 19,927,243.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,927,243.39/5,157.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.68

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