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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,085.48, 7,017.84 and 2,847.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,085.48, 7,017.84 and 2,847.45 is: 3,929.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,085.48 : 7,017.84 = 2,847.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,085.48/7,017.84 = 2,847.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,085.48x = 7,017.84 × 2,847.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,085.48x = 19,982,974.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,982,974.82/5,085.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.41

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