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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,019.70, 6,927.06 and 2,781.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,019.70, 6,927.06 and 2,781.54 is: 3,838.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,019.70 : 6,927.06 = 2,781.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,019.70/6,927.06 = 2,781.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,019.70x = 6,927.06 × 2,781.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,019.70x = 19,267,894.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,267,894.47/5,019.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.46

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