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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,087.44, 7,021.02 and 2,849.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,087.44, 7,021.02 and 2,849.50 is: 3,932.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,087.44 : 7,021.02 = 2,849.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,087.44/7,021.02 = 2,849.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,087.44x = 7,021.02 × 2,849.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,087.44x = 20,006,396.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,006,396.49/5,087.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.51

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