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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.67, 7,154.83 and 2,826.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.67, 7,154.83 and 2,826.81 is: 3,900.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.67 : 7,154.83 = 2,826.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.67/7,154.83 = 2,826.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.67x = 7,154.83 × 2,826.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.67x = 20,225,344.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,225,344.99/5,184.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.99

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