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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,132.41, 7,082.72 and 2,774.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,132.41, 7,082.72 and 2,774.54 is: 3,828.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,132.41 : 7,082.72 = 2,774.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,132.41/7,082.72 = 2,774.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,132.41x = 7,082.72 × 2,774.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,132.41x = 19,651,293.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,651,293.78/5,132.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.86

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