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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,078.54, 7,008.50 and 2,840.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,078.54, 7,008.50 and 2,840.67 is: 3,920.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,078.54 : 7,008.50 = 2,840.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,078.54/7,008.50 = 2,840.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,078.54x = 7,008.50 × 2,840.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,078.54x = 19,908,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,908,821.49/5,078.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.18

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