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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.44, 7,019.22 and 2,848.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.44, 7,019.22 and 2,848.32 is: 3,930.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.44 : 7,019.22 = 2,848.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.44/7,019.22 = 2,848.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.44x = 7,019.22 × 2,848.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.44x = 19,992,984.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,992,984.71/5,086.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.64

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