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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,133.81, 7,084.64 and 2,775.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,133.81, 7,084.64 and 2,775.95 is: 3,830.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,133.81 : 7,084.64 = 2,775.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,133.81/7,084.64 = 2,775.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,133.81x = 7,084.64 × 2,775.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,133.81x = 19,666,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,666,570.98/5,133.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.80

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