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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.69, 7,599.15 and 2,851.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.69, 7,599.15 and 2,851.29 is: 4,273.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.69 : 7,599.15 = 2,851.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.69/7,599.15 = 2,851.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.69x = 7,599.15 × 2,851.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.69x = 21,667,380.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,667,380.40/5,070.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.06

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