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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,178.94, 7,146.97 and 2,821.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,178.94, 7,146.97 and 2,821.16 is: 3,893.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,178.94 : 7,146.97 = 2,821.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,178.94/7,146.97 = 2,821.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,178.94x = 7,146.97 × 2,821.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,178.94x = 20,162,756.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,162,756.70/5,178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.22

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