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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.89, 7,152.39 and 2,825.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.89, 7,152.39 and 2,825.04 is: 3,898.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.89 : 7,152.39 = 2,825.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.89/7,152.39 = 2,825.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.89x = 7,152.39 × 2,825.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.89x = 20,205,787.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,205,787.85/5,182.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.56

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