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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,075.35, 7,607.84 and 2,879.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,075.35, 7,607.84 and 2,879.44 is: 4,316.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,075.35 : 7,607.84 = 2,879.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,075.35/7,607.84 = 2,879.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,075.35x = 7,607.84 × 2,879.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,075.35x = 21,906,285.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,906,285.39/5,075.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.21

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