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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.12, 7,570.81 and 2,849.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.12, 7,570.81 and 2,849.59 is: 4,270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.12 : 7,570.81 = 2,849.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.12/7,570.81 = 2,849.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.12x = 7,570.81 × 2,849.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.12x = 21,573,704.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,573,704.47/5,052.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.23

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