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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.45, 6,930.25 and 2,783.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.45, 6,930.25 and 2,783.84 is: 3,841.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.45 : 6,930.25 = 2,783.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.45/6,930.25 = 2,783.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.45x = 6,930.25 × 2,783.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.45x = 19,292,665.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,292,665.55/5,022.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.29

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