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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.44, 7,045.98 and 2,867.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.44, 7,045.98 and 2,867.96 is: 3,957.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.44 : 7,045.98 = 2,867.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.44/7,045.98 = 2,867.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.44x = 7,045.98 × 2,867.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.44x = 20,207,588.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,207,588.80/5,106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.28

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