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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,079.30, 7,008.90 and 2,841.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,079.30, 7,008.90 and 2,841.12 is: 3,920.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,079.30 : 7,008.90 = 2,841.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,079.30/7,008.90 = 2,841.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,079.30x = 7,008.90 × 2,841.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,079.30x = 19,913,125.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,913,125.97/5,079.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.45

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