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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,136.60, 7,088.50 and 2,778.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,136.60, 7,088.50 and 2,778.74 is: 3,834.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,136.60 : 7,088.50 = 2,778.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,136.60/7,088.50 = 2,778.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,136.60x = 7,088.50 × 2,778.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,136.60x = 19,697,098.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,697,098.49/5,136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.66

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