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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.32, 7,019.15 and 2,848.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.32, 7,019.15 and 2,848.22 is: 3,930.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.32 : 7,019.15 = 2,848.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.32/7,019.15 = 2,848.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.32x = 7,019.15 × 2,848.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.32x = 19,992,083.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,992,083.41/5,086.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.56

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