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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.97, 7,151.27 and 2,824.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.97, 7,151.27 and 2,824.26 is: 3,897.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.97 : 7,151.27 = 2,824.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.97/7,151.27 = 2,824.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.97x = 7,151.27 × 2,824.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.97x = 20,197,045.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,197,045.81/5,181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.56

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