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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.48, 7,754.02 and 2,798.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.48, 7,754.02 and 2,798.12 is: 4,196.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.48 : 7,754.02 = 2,798.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.48/7,754.02 = 2,798.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.48x = 7,754.02 × 2,798.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.48x = 21,696,678.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,696,678.44/5,170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.26

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