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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.53, 7,149.12 and 2,822.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.53, 7,149.12 and 2,822.66 is: 3,895.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.53 : 7,149.12 = 2,822.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.53/7,149.12 = 2,822.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.53x = 7,149.12 × 2,822.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.53x = 20,179,535.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,179,535.06/5,180.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.26

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