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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.53, 7,019.28 and 2,848.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.53, 7,019.28 and 2,848.26 is: 3,930.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.53 : 7,019.28 = 2,848.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.53/7,019.28 = 2,848.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.53x = 7,019.28 × 2,848.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.53x = 19,992,734.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,992,734.45/5,086.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.53

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