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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,142.74, 7,096.97 and 2,784.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,142.74, 7,096.97 and 2,784.90 is: 3,843.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,142.74 : 7,096.97 = 2,784.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,142.74/7,096.97 = 2,784.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,142.74x = 7,096.97 × 2,784.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,142.74x = 19,764,351.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,764,351.75/5,142.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.16

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