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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,138.17, 7,090.72 and 2,780.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,138.17, 7,090.72 and 2,780.35 is: 3,836.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,138.17 : 7,090.72 = 2,780.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,138.17/7,090.72 = 2,780.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,138.17x = 7,090.72 × 2,780.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,138.17x = 19,714,658.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,714,658.67/5,138.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.90

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