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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,178.81, 7,146.76 and 2,820.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,178.81, 7,146.76 and 2,820.95 is: 3,892.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,178.81 : 7,146.76 = 2,820.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,178.81/7,146.76 = 2,820.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,178.81x = 7,146.76 × 2,820.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,178.81x = 20,160,638.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,160,638.52/5,178.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.91

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