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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,131.92, 7,081.92 and 2,893.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,131.92, 7,081.92 and 2,893.76 is: 3,993.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,131.92 : 7,081.92 = 2,893.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,131.92/7,081.92 = 2,893.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,131.92x = 7,081.92 × 2,893.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,131.92x = 20,493,376.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,493,376.82/5,131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.32

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