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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,087.46, 7,021.20 and 2,849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,087.46, 7,021.20 and 2,849.52 is: 3,932.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,087.46 : 7,021.20 = 2,849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,087.46/7,021.20 = 2,849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,087.46x = 7,021.20 × 2,849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,087.46x = 20,007,049.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,007,049.82/5,087.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.62

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