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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.34, 7,148.88 and 2,822.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.34, 7,148.88 and 2,822.46 is: 3,895.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.34 : 7,148.88 = 2,822.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.34/7,148.88 = 2,822.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.34x = 7,148.88 × 2,822.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.34x = 20,177,427.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,177,427.84/5,180.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.00

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