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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.69, 7,150.95 and 2,823.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.69, 7,150.95 and 2,823.96 is: 3,897.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.69 : 7,150.95 = 2,823.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.69/7,150.95 = 2,823.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.69x = 7,150.95 × 2,823.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.69x = 20,193,996.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,193,996.76/5,181.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.18

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