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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.44, 7,151.99 and 2,824.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.44, 7,151.99 and 2,824.71 is: 3,898.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.44 : 7,151.99 = 2,824.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.44/7,151.99 = 2,824.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.44x = 7,151.99 × 2,824.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.44x = 20,202,283.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,202,283.55/5,182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.22

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