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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,088.40, 7,021.14 and 2,964.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,088.40, 7,021.14 and 2,964.28 is: 4,090.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,088.40 : 7,021.14 = 2,964.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,088.40/7,021.14 = 2,964.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,088.40x = 7,021.14 × 2,964.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,088.40x = 20,812,624.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,812,624.88/5,088.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.21

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