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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.91, 7,155.16 and 2,827.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.91, 7,155.16 and 2,827.05 is: 3,901.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.91 : 7,155.16 = 2,827.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.91/7,155.16 = 2,827.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.91x = 7,155.16 × 2,827.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.91x = 20,228,025.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,228,025.44/5,184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.32

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