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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,019.23, 6,925.98 and 2,780.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,019.23, 6,925.98 and 2,780.55 is: 3,836.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,019.23 : 6,925.98 = 2,780.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,019.23/6,925.98 = 2,780.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,019.23x = 6,925.98 × 2,780.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,019.23x = 19,258,036.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,258,036.30/5,019.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.85

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