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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,080.48, 7,011.30 and 2,985.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,080.48, 7,011.30 and 2,985.28 is: 4,119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,080.48 : 7,011.30 = 2,985.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,080.48/7,011.30 = 2,985.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,080.48x = 7,011.30 × 2,985.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,080.48x = 20,930,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,930,693.66/5,080.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.83

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