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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,015.59, 6,920.49 and 2,777.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,015.59, 6,920.49 and 2,777.31 is: 3,832.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,015.59 : 6,920.49 = 2,777.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,015.59/6,920.49 = 2,777.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,015.59x = 6,920.49 × 2,777.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,015.59x = 19,220,346.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,220,346.08/5,015.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.12

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