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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,177.89, 7,145.49 and 2,820.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,177.89, 7,145.49 and 2,820.04 is: 3,891.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,177.89 : 7,145.49 = 2,820.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,177.89/7,145.49 = 2,820.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,177.89x = 7,145.49 × 2,820.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,177.89x = 20,150,567.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,150,567.62/5,177.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.66

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