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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.92, 7,045.28 and 2,867.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.92, 7,045.28 and 2,867.89 is: 3,957.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.92 : 7,045.28 = 2,867.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.92/7,045.28 = 2,867.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.92x = 7,045.28 × 2,867.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.92x = 20,205,056.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,205,056.11/5,105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.18

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