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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,143.50, 7,098.03 and 2,785.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,143.50, 7,098.03 and 2,785.66 is: 3,844.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,143.50 : 7,098.03 = 2,785.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,143.50/7,098.03 = 2,785.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,143.50x = 7,098.03 × 2,785.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,143.50x = 19,772,680.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,772,680.50/5,143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.21

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