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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.25, 7,151.65 and 2,824.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.25, 7,151.65 and 2,824.55 is: 3,897.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.25 : 7,151.65 = 2,824.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.25/7,151.65 = 2,824.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.25x = 7,151.65 × 2,824.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.25x = 20,200,193.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,200,193.01/5,182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.96

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