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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,120.93, 7,681.55 and 2,782.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,120.93, 7,681.55 and 2,782.06 is: 4,173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,120.93 : 7,681.55 = 2,782.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,120.93/7,681.55 = 2,782.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,120.93x = 7,681.55 × 2,782.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,120.93x = 21,370,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,370,499.88/5,120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.17

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