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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,179.46, 7,147.44 and 2,821.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,179.46, 7,147.44 and 2,821.62 is: 3,893.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,179.46 : 7,147.44 = 2,821.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,179.46/7,147.44 = 2,821.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,179.46x = 7,147.44 × 2,821.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,179.46x = 20,167,359.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,167,359.65/5,179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.72

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