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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.48, 7,151.84 and 2,824.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.48, 7,151.84 and 2,824.62 is: 3,897.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.48 : 7,151.84 = 2,824.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.48/7,151.84 = 2,824.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.48x = 7,151.84 × 2,824.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.48x = 20,201,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,201,230.30/5,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.99

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