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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,196.84, 7,785.90 and 2,854.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,196.84, 7,785.90 and 2,854.32 is: 4,276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,196.84 : 7,785.90 = 2,854.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,196.84/7,785.90 = 2,854.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,196.84x = 7,785.90 × 2,854.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,196.84x = 22,223,450.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,223,450.09/5,196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,276.34

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