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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.32, 7,094.94 and 2,783.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.32, 7,094.94 and 2,783.46 is: 3,841.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.32 : 7,094.94 = 2,783.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.32/7,094.94 = 2,783.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.32x = 7,094.94 × 2,783.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.32x = 19,748,513.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,748,513.52/5,141.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.13

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