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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,185.44, 7,155.95 and 2,827.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,185.44, 7,155.95 and 2,827.53 is: 3,902.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,185.44 : 7,155.95 = 2,827.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,185.44/7,155.95 = 2,827.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,185.44x = 7,155.95 × 2,827.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,185.44x = 20,233,649.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,233,649.17/5,185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.01

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