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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,131.55, 7,081.54 and 2,773.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,131.55, 7,081.54 and 2,773.69 is: 3,827.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,131.55 : 7,081.54 = 2,773.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,131.55/7,081.54 = 2,773.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,131.55x = 7,081.54 × 2,773.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,131.55x = 19,641,972.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,641,972.04/5,131.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.69

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