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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,137.57, 7,089.86 and 2,779.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,137.57, 7,089.86 and 2,779.71 is: 3,836.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,137.57 : 7,089.86 = 2,779.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,137.57/7,089.86 = 2,779.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,137.57x = 7,089.86 × 2,779.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,137.57x = 19,707,754.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,707,754.74/5,137.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.01

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