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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,087.88, 7,021.53 and 2,849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,087.88, 7,021.53 and 2,849.76 is: 3,932.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,087.88 : 7,021.53 = 2,849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,087.88/7,021.53 = 2,849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,087.88x = 7,021.53 × 2,849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,087.88x = 20,009,675.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,009,675.33/5,087.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.81

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