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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,098.79, 7,036.35 and 2,860.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,098.79, 7,036.35 and 2,860.76 is: 3,947.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,098.79 : 7,036.35 = 2,860.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,098.79/7,036.35 = 2,860.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,098.79x = 7,036.35 × 2,860.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,098.79x = 20,129,308.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,129,308.63/5,098.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.86

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