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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,157.85, 7,117.83 and 2,799.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,157.85, 7,117.83 and 2,799.99 is: 3,863.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,157.85 : 7,117.83 = 2,799.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,157.85/7,117.83 = 2,799.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,157.85x = 7,117.83 × 2,799.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,157.85x = 19,929,852.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,929,852.82/5,157.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.98

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