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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,159.88, 7,120.76 and 2,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,159.88, 7,120.76 and 2,802 is: 3,866.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,159.88 : 7,120.76 = 2,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,159.88/7,120.76 = 2,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,159.88x = 7,120.76 × 2,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,159.88x = 19,952,369.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,952,369.52/5,159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.83

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