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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,084.64, 7,016.80 and 2,846.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,084.64, 7,016.80 and 2,846.52 is: 3,928.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,084.64 : 7,016.80 = 2,846.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,084.64/7,016.80 = 2,846.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,084.64x = 7,016.80 × 2,846.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,084.64x = 19,973,419.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,973,419.34/5,084.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.19

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