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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.27, 7,154.22 and 2,826.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.27, 7,154.22 and 2,826.42 is: 3,900.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.27 : 7,154.22 = 2,826.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.27/7,154.22 = 2,826.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.27x = 7,154.22 × 2,826.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.27x = 20,220,830.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,220,830.49/5,184.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.42

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