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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.64, 7,154.96 and 2,826.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.64, 7,154.96 and 2,826.84 is: 3,901.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.64 : 7,154.96 = 2,826.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.64/7,154.96 = 2,826.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.64x = 7,154.96 × 2,826.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.64x = 20,225,927.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,225,927.13/5,184.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.12

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