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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.46, 7,154.63 and 2,826.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.46, 7,154.63 and 2,826.73 is: 3,900.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.46 : 7,154.63 = 2,826.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.46/7,154.63 = 2,826.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.46x = 7,154.63 × 2,826.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.46x = 20,224,207.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,224,207.26/5,184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.93

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