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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,087.94, 7,021.78 and 2,849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,087.94, 7,021.78 and 2,849.76 is: 3,932.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,087.94 : 7,021.78 = 2,849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,087.94/7,021.78 = 2,849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,087.94x = 7,021.78 × 2,849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,087.94x = 20,010,387.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,010,387.77/5,087.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.91

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