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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,138.60, 7,091.24 and 2,780.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,138.60, 7,091.24 and 2,780.73 is: 3,837.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,138.60 : 7,091.24 = 2,780.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,138.60/7,091.24 = 2,780.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,138.60x = 7,091.24 × 2,780.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,138.60x = 19,718,809.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,718,809.90/5,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.39

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