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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,087.74, 7,021.02 and 2,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,087.74, 7,021.02 and 2,849.60 is: 3,932.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,087.74 : 7,021.02 = 2,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,087.74/7,021.02 = 2,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,087.74x = 7,021.02 × 2,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,087.74x = 20,007,098.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,007,098.59/5,087.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.41

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