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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.97, 7,015.55 and 2,845.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.97, 7,015.55 and 2,845.80 is: 3,927.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.97 : 7,015.55 = 2,845.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.97/7,015.55 = 2,845.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.97x = 7,015.55 × 2,845.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.97x = 19,964,837.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,964,837.96/5,083.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.02

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