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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,177.68, 7,145.31 and 2,819.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,177.68, 7,145.31 and 2,819.82 is: 3,891.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,177.68 : 7,145.31 = 2,819.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,177.68/7,145.31 = 2,819.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,177.68x = 7,145.31 × 2,819.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,177.68x = 20,148,488.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,148,488.04/5,177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.41

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