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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,087.31, 7,020.24 and 2,849.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,087.31, 7,020.24 and 2,849.18 is: 3,931.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,087.31 : 7,020.24 = 2,849.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,087.31/7,020.24 = 2,849.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,087.31x = 7,020.24 × 2,849.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,087.31x = 20,001,881.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,001,881.62/5,087.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.72

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