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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.70, 7,149.22 and 2,822.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.70, 7,149.22 and 2,822.86 is: 3,895.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.70 : 7,149.22 = 2,822.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.70/7,149.22 = 2,822.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.70x = 7,149.22 × 2,822.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.70x = 20,181,247.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,181,247.17/5,180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.47

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