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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.41, 7,122.83 and 2,803.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.41, 7,122.83 and 2,803.55 is: 3,868.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.41 : 7,122.83 = 2,803.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.41/7,122.83 = 2,803.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.41x = 7,122.83 × 2,803.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.41x = 19,969,160.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,969,160.41/5,161.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.94

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