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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,185.51, 7,155.98 and 2,827.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,185.51, 7,155.98 and 2,827.60 is: 3,902.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,185.51 : 7,155.98 = 2,827.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,185.51/7,155.98 = 2,827.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,185.51x = 7,155.98 × 2,827.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,185.51x = 20,234,234.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,234,234.91/5,185.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.07

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