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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,178.64, 7,146.32 and 2,820.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,178.64, 7,146.32 and 2,820.72 is: 3,892.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,178.64 : 7,146.32 = 2,820.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,178.64/7,146.32 = 2,820.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,178.64x = 7,146.32 × 2,820.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,178.64x = 20,157,767.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,157,767.75/5,178.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.48

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