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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,084.88, 7,607.84 and 2,894.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,084.88, 7,607.84 and 2,894.64 is: 4,330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,084.88 : 7,607.84 = 2,894.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,084.88/7,607.84 = 2,894.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,084.88x = 7,607.84 × 2,894.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,084.88x = 22,021,957.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,021,957.98/5,084.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,330.87

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