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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.67, 7,149.33 and 2,822.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.67, 7,149.33 and 2,822.85 is: 3,895.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.67 : 7,149.33 = 2,822.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.67/7,149.33 = 2,822.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.67x = 7,149.33 × 2,822.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.67x = 20,181,486.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,181,486.19/5,180.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.54

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