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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,088.58, 7,022.28 and 2,964.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,088.58, 7,022.28 and 2,964.64 is: 4,091.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,088.58 : 7,022.28 = 2,964.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,088.58/7,022.28 = 2,964.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,088.58x = 7,022.28 × 2,964.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,088.58x = 20,818,532.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,818,532.18/5,088.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.23

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