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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,131.35, 7,081.26 and 2,773.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,131.35, 7,081.26 and 2,773.49 is: 3,827.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,131.35 : 7,081.26 = 2,773.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,131.35/7,081.26 = 2,773.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,131.35x = 7,081.26 × 2,773.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,131.35x = 19,639,754.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,639,754.52/5,131.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.41

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