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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,144.73, 7,099.74 and 2,786.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,144.73, 7,099.74 and 2,786.88 is: 3,845.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,144.73 : 7,099.74 = 2,786.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,144.73/7,099.74 = 2,786.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,144.73x = 7,099.74 × 2,786.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,144.73x = 19,786,123.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,786,123.41/5,144.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.90

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