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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.80, 7,153.56 and 2,826.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.80, 7,153.56 and 2,826.04 is: 3,899.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.80 : 7,153.56 = 2,826.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.80/7,153.56 = 2,826.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.80x = 7,153.56 × 2,826.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.80x = 20,216,246.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,216,246.70/5,183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.89

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