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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.66, 7,118.70 and 2,800.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.66, 7,118.70 and 2,800.74 is: 3,864.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.66 : 7,118.70 = 2,800.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.66/7,118.70 = 2,800.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.66x = 7,118.70 × 2,800.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.66x = 19,937,627.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,937,627.84/5,158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,864.89

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