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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.89, 7,616.31 and 2,997.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.89, 7,616.31 and 2,997.66 is: 4,490.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.89 : 7,616.31 = 2,997.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.89/7,616.31 = 2,997.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.89x = 7,616.31 × 2,997.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.89x = 22,831,107.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,831,107.83/5,083.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.87

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