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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.70, 7,154.91 and 2,826.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.70, 7,154.91 and 2,826.84 is: 3,901.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.70 : 7,154.91 = 2,826.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.70/7,154.91 = 2,826.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.70x = 7,154.91 × 2,826.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.70x = 20,225,785.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,225,785.78/5,184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.05

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