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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,018.55, 6,924.99 and 2,780.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,018.55, 6,924.99 and 2,780.10 is: 3,836.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,018.55 : 6,924.99 = 2,780.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,018.55/6,924.99 = 2,780.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,018.55x = 6,924.99 × 2,780.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,018.55x = 19,252,164.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,252,164.70/5,018.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.20

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