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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,177.46, 7,144.98 and 2,819.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,177.46, 7,144.98 and 2,819.58 is: 3,891.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,177.46 : 7,144.98 = 2,819.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,177.46/7,144.98 = 2,819.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,177.46x = 7,144.98 × 2,819.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,177.46x = 20,145,842.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,145,842.71/5,177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.07

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