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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,132.53, 7,082.89 and 2,774.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,132.53, 7,082.89 and 2,774.67 is: 3,829.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,132.53 : 7,082.89 = 2,774.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,132.53/7,082.89 = 2,774.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,132.53x = 7,082.89 × 2,774.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,132.53x = 19,652,682.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,652,682.40/5,132.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.04

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