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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.55, 7,013.51 and 2,844.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.55, 7,013.51 and 2,844.34 is: 3,924.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.55 : 7,013.51 = 2,844.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.55/7,013.51 = 2,844.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.55x = 7,013.51 × 2,844.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.55x = 19,948,792.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,948,792.81/5,082.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.96

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