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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,078.48, 7,008.28 and 2,955.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,078.48, 7,008.28 and 2,955.26 is: 4,078.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,078.48 : 7,008.28 = 2,955.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,078.48/7,008.28 = 2,955.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,078.48x = 7,008.28 × 2,955.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,078.48x = 20,711,299.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,711,299.69/5,078.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.25

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