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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.94, 7,154.01 and 2,826.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.94, 7,154.01 and 2,826.17 is: 3,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.94 : 7,154.01 = 2,826.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.94/7,154.01 = 2,826.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.94x = 7,154.01 × 2,826.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.94x = 20,218,412.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,218,412.67/5,183.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.20

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