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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.60, 7,149.28 and 2,822.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.60, 7,149.28 and 2,822.74 is: 3,895.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.60 : 7,149.28 = 2,822.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.60/7,149.28 = 2,822.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.60x = 7,149.28 × 2,822.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.60x = 20,180,558.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,180,558.63/5,180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.41

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