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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,107.41, 7,048.39 and 2,869.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,107.41, 7,048.39 and 2,869.68 is: 3,960.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,107.41 : 7,048.39 = 2,869.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,107.41/7,048.39 = 2,869.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,107.41x = 7,048.39 × 2,869.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,107.41x = 20,226,609.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,226,609.47/5,107.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.25

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