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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.52, 7,149.11 and 2,822.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.52, 7,149.11 and 2,822.66 is: 3,895.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.52 : 7,149.11 = 2,822.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.52/7,149.11 = 2,822.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.52x = 7,149.11 × 2,822.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.52x = 20,179,506.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,179,506.83/5,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.27

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