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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.54, 7,013.89 and 2,844.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.54, 7,013.89 and 2,844.45 is: 3,925.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.54 : 7,013.89 = 2,844.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.54/7,013.89 = 2,844.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.54x = 7,013.89 × 2,844.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.54x = 19,950,659.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,950,659.41/5,082.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.33

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