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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.05, 7,148.54 and 2,822.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.05, 7,148.54 and 2,822.19 is: 3,894.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.05 : 7,148.54 = 2,822.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.05/7,148.54 = 2,822.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.05x = 7,148.54 × 2,822.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.05x = 20,174,538.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,174,538.10/5,180.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.66

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