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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.92, 7,119.33 and 2,801.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.92, 7,119.33 and 2,801.10 is: 3,865.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.92 : 7,119.33 = 2,801.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.92/7,119.33 = 2,801.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.92x = 7,119.33 × 2,801.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.92x = 19,941,955.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,941,955.26/5,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.53

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