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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.46, 7,121.22 and 2,802.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.46, 7,121.22 and 2,802.54 is: 3,867.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.46 : 7,121.22 = 2,802.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.46/7,121.22 = 2,802.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.46x = 7,121.22 × 2,802.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.46x = 19,957,503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,957,503.90/5,160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.39

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