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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,080.92, 7,011.76 and 2,956.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,080.92, 7,011.76 and 2,956.36 is: 4,079.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,080.92 : 7,011.76 = 2,956.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,080.92/7,011.76 = 2,956.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,080.92x = 7,011.76 × 2,956.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,080.92x = 20,729,286.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,729,286.79/5,080.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.83

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