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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,132.80, 7,083.24 and 2,774.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,132.80, 7,083.24 and 2,774.92 is: 3,829.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,132.80 : 7,083.24 = 2,774.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,132.80/7,083.24 = 2,774.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,132.80x = 7,083.24 × 2,774.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,132.80x = 19,655,424.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,655,424.34/5,132.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.38

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