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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,143.06, 7,097.40 and 2,785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,143.06, 7,097.40 and 2,785.20 is: 3,843.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,143.06 : 7,097.40 = 2,785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,143.06/7,097.40 = 2,785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,143.06x = 7,097.40 × 2,785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,143.06x = 19,767,678.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,767,678.48/5,143.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.56

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