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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,132.31, 7,082.59 and 2,774.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,132.31, 7,082.59 and 2,774.45 is: 3,828.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,132.31 : 7,082.59 = 2,774.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,132.31/7,082.59 = 2,774.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,132.31x = 7,082.59 × 2,774.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,132.31x = 19,650,302.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,650,302.60/5,132.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.74

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