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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,131.67, 7,081.60 and 2,893.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,131.67, 7,081.60 and 2,893.78 is: 3,993.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,131.67 : 7,081.60 = 2,893.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,131.67/7,081.60 = 2,893.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,131.67x = 7,081.60 × 2,893.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,131.67x = 20,492,542.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,492,542.57/5,131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.35

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