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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.66, 7,013.06 and 2,844.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.66, 7,013.06 and 2,844.10 is: 3,924.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.66 : 7,013.06 = 2,844.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.66/7,013.06 = 2,844.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.66x = 7,013.06 × 2,844.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.66x = 19,945,822.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,945,822.86/5,082.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.29

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