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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,179.55, 7,147.79 and 2,821.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,179.55, 7,147.79 and 2,821.67 is: 3,893.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,179.55 : 7,147.79 = 2,821.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,179.55/7,147.79 = 2,821.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,179.55x = 7,147.79 × 2,821.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,179.55x = 20,168,704.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,168,704.61/5,179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.91

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