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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,130.92, 7,080.64 and 2,773.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,130.92, 7,080.64 and 2,773.05 is: 3,826.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,130.92 : 7,080.64 = 2,773.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,130.92/7,080.64 = 2,773.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,130.92x = 7,080.64 × 2,773.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,130.92x = 19,634,968.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,634,968.75/5,130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.79

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