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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,138.77, 7,091.54 and 2,780.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,138.77, 7,091.54 and 2,780.91 is: 3,837.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,138.77 : 7,091.54 = 2,780.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,138.77/7,091.54 = 2,780.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,138.77x = 7,091.54 × 2,780.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,138.77x = 19,720,934.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,720,934.50/5,138.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.68

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