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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,133.70, 7,084.50 and 2,775.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,133.70, 7,084.50 and 2,775.84 is: 3,830.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,133.70 : 7,084.50 = 2,775.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,133.70/7,084.50 = 2,775.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,133.70x = 7,084.50 × 2,775.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,133.70x = 19,665,438.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,665,438.48/5,133.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.66

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