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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.19, 7,644 and 2,755.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.19, 7,644 and 2,755.71 is: 4,130.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.19 : 7,644 = 2,755.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.19/7,644 = 2,755.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.19x = 7,644 × 2,755.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.19x = 21,064,647.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,064,647.24/5,099.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.98

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