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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.19, 7,094.84 and 2,783.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.19, 7,094.84 and 2,783.33 is: 3,840.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.19 : 7,094.84 = 2,783.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.19/7,094.84 = 2,783.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.19x = 7,094.84 × 2,783.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.19x = 19,747,281.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,747,281.02/5,141.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.99

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