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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.71, 7,019.69 and 2,848.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.71, 7,019.69 and 2,848.46 is: 3,930.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.71 : 7,019.69 = 2,848.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.71/7,019.69 = 2,848.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.71x = 7,019.69 × 2,848.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.71x = 19,995,256.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,995,256.84/5,086.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.88

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