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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.13, 7,048.84 and 2,869.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.13, 7,048.84 and 2,869.58 is: 3,959.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.13 : 7,048.84 = 2,869.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.13/7,048.84 = 2,869.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.13x = 7,048.84 × 2,869.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.13x = 20,227,186.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,227,186.47/5,108.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.80

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