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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,138.67, 7,091.37 and 2,780.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,138.67, 7,091.37 and 2,780.82 is: 3,837.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,138.67 : 7,091.37 = 2,780.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,138.67/7,091.37 = 2,780.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,138.67x = 7,091.37 × 2,780.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,138.67x = 19,719,823.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,719,823.52/5,138.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.53

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