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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,179.29, 7,147.49 and 2,821.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,179.29, 7,147.49 and 2,821.47 is: 3,893.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,179.29 : 7,147.49 = 2,821.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,179.29/7,147.49 = 2,821.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,179.29x = 7,147.49 × 2,821.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,179.29x = 20,166,414.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,166,414.50/5,179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.66

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