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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.46, 7,595.86 and 2,867.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.46, 7,595.86 and 2,867.90 is: 4,303.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.46 : 7,595.86 = 2,867.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.46/7,595.86 = 2,867.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.46x = 7,595.86 × 2,867.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.46x = 21,784,166.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,784,166.89/5,062.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.08

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