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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.48, 7,015.35 and 2,845.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.48, 7,015.35 and 2,845.35 is: 3,926.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.48 : 7,015.35 = 2,845.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.48/7,015.35 = 2,845.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.48x = 7,015.35 × 2,845.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.48x = 19,961,136.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,961,136.79/5,083.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.67

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