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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.68, 7,154.73 and 2,826.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.68, 7,154.73 and 2,826.81 is: 3,900.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.68 : 7,154.73 = 2,826.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.68/7,154.73 = 2,826.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.68x = 7,154.73 × 2,826.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.68x = 20,225,062.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,225,062.31/5,184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.93

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