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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.70, 7,132.46 and 2,810.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.70, 7,132.46 and 2,810.79 is: 3,878.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.70 : 7,132.46 = 2,810.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.70/7,132.46 = 2,810.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.70x = 7,132.46 × 2,810.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.70x = 20,047,833.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,047,833.19/5,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,878.70

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