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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.34, 7,019.45 and 2,848.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.34, 7,019.45 and 2,848.35 is: 3,930.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.34 : 7,019.45 = 2,848.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.34/7,019.45 = 2,848.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.34x = 7,019.45 × 2,848.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.34x = 19,993,857.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,993,857.53/5,086.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.90

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