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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.41, 7,154.42 and 2,826.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.41, 7,154.42 and 2,826.54 is: 3,900.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.41 : 7,154.42 = 2,826.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.41/7,154.42 = 2,826.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.41x = 7,154.42 × 2,826.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.41x = 20,222,240.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,222,240.17/5,184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.59

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