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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.59, 7,153.40 and 2,825.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.59, 7,153.40 and 2,825.78 is: 3,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.59 : 7,153.40 = 2,825.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.59/7,153.40 = 2,825.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.59x = 7,153.40 × 2,825.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.59x = 20,213,920.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,213,920.52/5,183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.60

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