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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,137.33, 7,089.46 and 2,779.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,137.33, 7,089.46 and 2,779.42 is: 3,835.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,137.33 : 7,089.46 = 2,779.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,137.33/7,089.46 = 2,779.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,137.33x = 7,089.46 × 2,779.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,137.33x = 19,704,586.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,704,586.91/5,137.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.57

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