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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,179.49, 7,147.77 and 2,821.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,179.49, 7,147.77 and 2,821.62 is: 3,893.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,179.49 : 7,147.77 = 2,821.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,179.49/7,147.77 = 2,821.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,179.49x = 7,147.77 × 2,821.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,179.49x = 20,168,290.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,168,290.79/5,179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.88

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