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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,186.79, 7,157.68 and 2,828.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,186.79, 7,157.68 and 2,828.88 is: 3,903.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,186.79 : 7,157.68 = 2,828.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,186.79/7,157.68 = 2,828.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,186.79x = 7,157.68 × 2,828.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,186.79x = 20,248,217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,248,217.80/5,186.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.81

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