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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,143.40, 7,097.94 and 2,785.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,143.40, 7,097.94 and 2,785.62 is: 3,844.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,143.40 : 7,097.94 = 2,785.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,143.40/7,097.94 = 2,785.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,143.40x = 7,097.94 × 2,785.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,143.40x = 19,772,163.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,772,163.62/5,143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.19

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