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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,187.40, 7,158.57 and 2,829.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,187.40, 7,158.57 and 2,829.52 is: 3,904.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,187.40 : 7,158.57 = 2,829.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,187.40/7,158.57 = 2,829.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,187.40x = 7,158.57 × 2,829.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,187.40x = 20,255,316.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,255,316.99/5,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.71

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