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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.36, 7,151.44 and 2,824.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.36, 7,151.44 and 2,824.36 is: 3,897.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.36 : 7,151.44 = 2,824.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.36/7,151.44 = 2,824.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.36x = 7,151.44 × 2,824.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.36x = 20,198,241.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,198,241.08/5,182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.50

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