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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,178.80, 7,146.66 and 2,821

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,178.80, 7,146.66 and 2,821 is: 3,892.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,178.80 : 7,146.66 = 2,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,178.80/7,146.66 = 2,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,178.80x = 7,146.66 × 2,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,178.80x = 20,160,727.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,160,727.86/5,178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.93

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