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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.05, 7,093.22 and 2,782.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.05, 7,093.22 and 2,782.19 is: 3,839.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.05 : 7,093.22 = 2,782.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.05/7,093.22 = 2,782.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.05x = 7,093.22 × 2,782.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.05x = 19,734,636.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,734,636.37/5,140.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.39

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