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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.82, 7,149.33 and 2,822.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.82, 7,149.33 and 2,822.94 is: 3,895.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.82 : 7,149.33 = 2,822.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.82/7,149.33 = 2,822.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.82x = 7,149.33 × 2,822.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.82x = 20,182,129.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,182,129.63/5,180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.55

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