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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,079.28, 7,009.46 and 2,983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,079.28, 7,009.46 and 2,983.44 is: 4,117.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,079.28 : 7,009.46 = 2,983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,079.28/7,009.46 = 2,983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,079.28x = 7,009.46 × 2,983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,079.28x = 20,912,303.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,912,303.34/5,079.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.18

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