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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,138.22, 7,090.74 and 2,780.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,138.22, 7,090.74 and 2,780.37 is: 3,836.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,138.22 : 7,090.74 = 2,780.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,138.22/7,090.74 = 2,780.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,138.22x = 7,090.74 × 2,780.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,138.22x = 19,714,880.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,714,880.77/5,138.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.91

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