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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,157.80, 7,117.78 and 2,799.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,157.80, 7,117.78 and 2,799.96 is: 3,863.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,157.80 : 7,117.78 = 2,799.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,157.80/7,117.78 = 2,799.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,157.80x = 7,117.78 × 2,799.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,157.80x = 19,929,499.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,929,499.29/5,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.95

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