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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,177.93, 7,145.49 and 2,820.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,177.93, 7,145.49 and 2,820.06 is: 3,891.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,177.93 : 7,145.49 = 2,820.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,177.93/7,145.49 = 2,820.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,177.93x = 7,145.49 × 2,820.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,177.93x = 20,150,710.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,150,710.53/5,177.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.65

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