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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,131.77, 7,081.83 and 2,773.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,131.77, 7,081.83 and 2,773.91 is: 3,827.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,131.77 : 7,081.83 = 2,773.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,131.77/7,081.83 = 2,773.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,131.77x = 7,081.83 × 2,773.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,131.77x = 19,644,376.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,644,376.76/5,131.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.99

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