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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,131.82, 7,081.90 and 2,773.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,131.82, 7,081.90 and 2,773.96 is: 3,828.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,131.82 : 7,081.90 = 2,773.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,131.82/7,081.90 = 2,773.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,131.82x = 7,081.90 × 2,773.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,131.82x = 19,644,874.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,644,874.61/5,131.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.06

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