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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,784.37, 7,982.43 and 3,131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,784.37, 7,982.43 and 3,131.78 is: 4,321.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,784.37 : 7,982.43 = 3,131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,784.37/7,982.43 = 3,131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,784.37x = 7,982.43 × 3,131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,784.37x = 24,999,194.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,999,194.67/5,784.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,321.85

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