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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.21, 7,154.28 and 2,826.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.21, 7,154.28 and 2,826.48 is: 3,900.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.21 : 7,154.28 = 2,826.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.21/7,154.28 = 2,826.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.21x = 7,154.28 × 2,826.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.21x = 20,221,429.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,221,429.33/5,184.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.58

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