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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,177.02, 7,144.12 and 2,819.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,177.02, 7,144.12 and 2,819.14 is: 3,890.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,177.02 : 7,144.12 = 2,819.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,177.02/7,144.12 = 2,819.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,177.02x = 7,144.12 × 2,819.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,177.02x = 20,140,274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,140,274.46/5,177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.32

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