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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.58, 7,100.82 and 2,787.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.58, 7,100.82 and 2,787.70 is: 3,846.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.58 : 7,100.82 = 2,787.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.58/7,100.82 = 2,787.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.58x = 7,100.82 × 2,787.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.58x = 19,794,955.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,794,955.91/5,145.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.98

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