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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.90, 7,750.98 and 2,829.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.90, 7,750.98 and 2,829.70 is: 4,243.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.90 : 7,750.98 = 2,829.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.90/7,750.98 = 2,829.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.90x = 7,750.98 × 2,829.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.90x = 21,932,948.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,932,948.11/5,168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,243.25

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