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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.83, 7,014.31 and 2,844.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.83, 7,014.31 and 2,844.85 is: 3,925.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.83 : 7,014.31 = 2,844.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.83/7,014.31 = 2,844.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.83x = 7,014.31 × 2,844.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.83x = 19,954,659.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,954,659.80/5,082.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.90

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