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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.98, 7,014.48 and 2,844.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.98, 7,014.48 and 2,844.86 is: 3,925.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.98 : 7,014.48 = 2,844.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.98/7,014.48 = 2,844.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.98x = 7,014.48 × 2,844.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.98x = 19,955,213.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,955,213.57/5,082.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.89

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