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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,196.08, 7,795.48 and 2,730.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,196.08, 7,795.48 and 2,730.20 is: 4,096.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,196.08 : 7,795.48 = 2,730.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,196.08/7,795.48 = 2,730.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,196.08x = 7,795.48 × 2,730.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,196.08x = 21,283,219.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,283,219.50/5,196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.01

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