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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.41, 7,784.10 and 3,110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.41, 7,784.10 and 3,110.05 is: 4,665.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.41 : 7,784.10 = 3,110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.41/7,784.10 = 3,110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.41x = 7,784.10 × 3,110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.41x = 24,208,901.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,208,901.28/5,189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.06

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