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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,157.82, 7,117.74 and 2,799.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,157.82, 7,117.74 and 2,799.91 is: 3,863.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,157.82 : 7,117.74 = 2,799.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,157.82/7,117.74 = 2,799.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,157.82x = 7,117.74 × 2,799.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,157.82x = 19,929,031.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,929,031.40/5,157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.85

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