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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.70, 7,590.51 and 2,870.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.70, 7,590.51 and 2,870.28 is: 4,297.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.70 : 7,590.51 = 2,870.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.70/7,590.51 = 2,870.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.70x = 7,590.51 × 2,870.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.70x = 21,786,889.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,786,889.04/5,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.47

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