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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.48, 7,045.43 and 2,867.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.48, 7,045.43 and 2,867.90 is: 3,957.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.48 : 7,045.43 = 2,867.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.48/7,045.43 = 2,867.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.48x = 7,045.43 × 2,867.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.48x = 20,205,539.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,205,539.13/5,105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.62

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