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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,078.54, 7,007.79 and 2,840.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,078.54, 7,007.79 and 2,840.37 is: 3,919.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,078.54 : 7,007.79 = 2,840.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,078.54/7,007.79 = 2,840.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,078.54x = 7,007.79 × 2,840.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,078.54x = 19,904,700.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,904,700.85/5,078.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.37

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