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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,179.41, 7,147.52 and 2,821.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,179.41, 7,147.52 and 2,821.56 is: 3,893.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,179.41 : 7,147.52 = 2,821.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,179.41/7,147.52 = 2,821.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,179.41x = 7,147.52 × 2,821.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,179.41x = 20,167,156.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,167,156.53/5,179.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.72

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