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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.89, 7,101.34 and 2,788.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.89, 7,101.34 and 2,788.03 is: 3,847.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.89 : 7,101.34 = 2,788.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.89/7,101.34 = 2,788.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.89x = 7,101.34 × 2,788.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.89x = 19,798,747.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,798,747.38/5,145.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.49

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