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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.46, 7,150.38 and 2,823.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.46, 7,150.38 and 2,823.59 is: 3,896.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.46 : 7,150.38 = 2,823.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.46/7,150.38 = 2,823.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.46x = 7,150.38 × 2,823.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.46x = 20,189,741.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,189,741.46/5,181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.54

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