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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,019.93, 6,927.32 and 2,781.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,019.93, 6,927.32 and 2,781.85 is: 3,838.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,019.93 : 6,927.32 = 2,781.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,019.93/6,927.32 = 2,781.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,019.93x = 6,927.32 × 2,781.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,019.93x = 19,270,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,270,750.72/5,019.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.85

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