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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,119.78, 7,065.98 and 2,882.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,119.78, 7,065.98 and 2,882.09 is: 3,977.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,119.78 : 7,065.98 = 2,882.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,119.78/7,065.98 = 2,882.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,119.78x = 7,065.98 × 2,882.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,119.78x = 20,364,775.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,364,775.89/5,119.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.67

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