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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,131.83, 7,081.93 and 2,773.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,131.83, 7,081.93 and 2,773.97 is: 3,828.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,131.83 : 7,081.93 = 2,773.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,131.83/7,081.93 = 2,773.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,131.83x = 7,081.93 × 2,773.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,131.83x = 19,645,055.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,645,055.98/5,131.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.08

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