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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,176.76, 7,143.94 and 2,819.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,176.76, 7,143.94 and 2,819.05 is: 3,890.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,176.76 : 7,143.94 = 2,819.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,176.76/7,143.94 = 2,819.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,176.76x = 7,143.94 × 2,819.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,176.76x = 20,139,117.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,139,117.01/5,176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.30

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