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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.94, 7,519.41 and 2,820.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.94, 7,519.41 and 2,820.47 is: 4,230.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.94 : 7,519.41 = 2,820.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.94/7,519.41 = 2,820.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.94x = 7,519.41 × 2,820.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.94x = 21,208,267.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,208,267.09/5,012.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.71

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