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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.53, 7,151.88 and 2,824.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.53, 7,151.88 and 2,824.66 is: 3,898.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.53 : 7,151.88 = 2,824.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.53/7,151.88 = 2,824.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.53x = 7,151.88 × 2,824.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.53x = 20,201,629.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,201,629.36/5,182.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.02

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