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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,107.02, 7,048.08 and 2,869.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,107.02, 7,048.08 and 2,869.04 is: 3,959.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,107.02 : 7,048.08 = 2,869.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,107.02/7,048.08 = 2,869.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,107.02x = 7,048.08 × 2,869.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,107.02x = 20,221,223.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,221,223.44/5,107.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.50

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