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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,087.54, 7,020.96 and 2,849.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,087.54, 7,020.96 and 2,849.41 is: 3,932.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,087.54 : 7,020.96 = 2,849.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,087.54/7,020.96 = 2,849.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,087.54x = 7,020.96 × 2,849.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,087.54x = 20,005,593.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,005,593.63/5,087.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.27

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