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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.55, 7,151.92 and 2,824.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.55, 7,151.92 and 2,824.69 is: 3,898.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.55 : 7,151.92 = 2,824.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.55/7,151.92 = 2,824.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.55x = 7,151.92 × 2,824.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.55x = 20,201,931.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,201,931.96/5,182.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.07

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