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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.92, 7,150.80 and 2,823.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.92, 7,150.80 and 2,823.92 is: 3,896.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.92 : 7,150.80 = 2,823.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.92/7,150.80 = 2,823.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.92x = 7,150.80 × 2,823.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.92x = 20,193,287.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,193,287.14/5,181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.87

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