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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.48, 7,154.73 and 2,826.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.48, 7,154.73 and 2,826.75 is: 3,901.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.48 : 7,154.73 = 2,826.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.48/7,154.73 = 2,826.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.48x = 7,154.73 × 2,826.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.48x = 20,224,633.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,224,633.03/5,184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.00

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