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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.63, 7,149.26 and 2,822.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.63, 7,149.26 and 2,822.77 is: 3,895.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.63 : 7,149.26 = 2,822.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.63/7,149.26 = 2,822.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.63x = 7,149.26 × 2,822.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.63x = 20,180,692.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,180,692.43/5,180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.42

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