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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,178.52, 7,146.35 and 2,820.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,178.52, 7,146.35 and 2,820.66 is: 3,892.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,178.52 : 7,146.35 = 2,820.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,178.52/7,146.35 = 2,820.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,178.52x = 7,146.35 × 2,820.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,178.52x = 20,157,401.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,157,401.20/5,178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.51

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