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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.94, 7,150.98 and 2,824.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.94, 7,150.98 and 2,824.03 is: 3,897.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.94 : 7,150.98 = 2,824.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.94/7,150.98 = 2,824.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.94x = 7,150.98 × 2,824.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.94x = 20,194,582.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,194,582.05/5,181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.11

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