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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.74, 7,014.30 and 2,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.74, 7,014.30 and 2,844.60 is: 3,925.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.74 : 7,014.30 = 2,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.74/7,014.30 = 2,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.74x = 7,014.30 × 2,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.74x = 19,952,877.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,952,877.78/5,082.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.61

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