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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,159.97, 7,120.71 and 2,802.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,159.97, 7,120.71 and 2,802.06 is: 3,866.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,159.97 : 7,120.71 = 2,802.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,159.97/7,120.71 = 2,802.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,159.97x = 7,120.71 × 2,802.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,159.97x = 19,952,656.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,952,656.66/5,159.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.82

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