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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,142.78, 7,097.08 and 2,784.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,142.78, 7,097.08 and 2,784.92 is: 3,843.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,142.78 : 7,097.08 = 2,784.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,142.78/7,097.08 = 2,784.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,142.78x = 7,097.08 × 2,784.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,142.78x = 19,764,800.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,764,800.03/5,142.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.21

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