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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.46, 7,128.32 and 2,807.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.46, 7,128.32 and 2,807.58 is: 3,874.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.46 : 7,128.32 = 2,807.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.46/7,128.32 = 2,807.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.46x = 7,128.32 × 2,807.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.46x = 20,013,328.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,013,328.67/5,165.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.45

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