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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.84, 7,150.86 and 2,824.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.84, 7,150.86 and 2,824.02 is: 3,897.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.84 : 7,150.86 = 2,824.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.84/7,150.86 = 2,824.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.84x = 7,150.86 × 2,824.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.84x = 20,194,171.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,194,171.66/5,181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.10

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