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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.55, 7,013.99 and 2,844.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.55, 7,013.99 and 2,844.52 is: 3,925.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.55 : 7,013.99 = 2,844.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.55/7,013.99 = 2,844.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.55x = 7,013.99 × 2,844.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.55x = 19,951,434.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,951,434.83/5,082.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.48

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