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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.40, 7,013.49 and 2,844.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.40, 7,013.49 and 2,844.92 is: 3,925.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.40 : 7,013.49 = 2,844.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.40/7,013.49 = 2,844.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.40x = 7,013.49 × 2,844.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.40x = 19,952,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,952,809.20/5,083.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.09

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