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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.72, 7,121.80 and 2,802.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.72, 7,121.80 and 2,802.84 is: 3,867.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.72 : 7,121.80 = 2,802.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.72/7,121.80 = 2,802.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.72x = 7,121.80 × 2,802.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.72x = 19,961,265.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,961,265.91/5,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.92

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