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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,080.74, 7,011.54 and 2,842.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,080.74, 7,011.54 and 2,842.56 is: 3,922.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,080.74 : 7,011.54 = 2,842.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,080.74/7,011.54 = 2,842.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,080.74x = 7,011.54 × 2,842.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,080.74x = 19,930,723.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,930,723.14/5,080.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.80

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