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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.05, 7,810.43 and 2,744.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.05, 7,810.43 and 2,744.60 is: 4,113.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.05 : 7,810.43 = 2,744.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.05/7,810.43 = 2,744.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.05x = 7,810.43 × 2,744.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.05x = 21,436,453.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,436,453.40/5,211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.66

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