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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,187.39, 7,158.65 and 2,829.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,187.39, 7,158.65 and 2,829.54 is: 3,904.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,187.39 : 7,158.65 = 2,829.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,187.39/7,158.65 = 2,829.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,187.39x = 7,158.65 × 2,829.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,187.39x = 20,255,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,255,672.37/5,187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.79

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