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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.58, 7,095.33 and 2,783.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.58, 7,095.33 and 2,783.67 is: 3,841.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.58 : 7,095.33 = 2,783.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.58/7,095.33 = 2,783.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.58x = 7,095.33 × 2,783.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.58x = 19,751,057.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,751,057.26/5,141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.44

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