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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.38, 7,049.70 and 2,870.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.38, 7,049.70 and 2,870.50 is: 3,961.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.38 : 7,049.70 = 2,870.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.38/7,049.70 = 2,870.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.38x = 7,049.70 × 2,870.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.38x = 20,236,163.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,236,163.85/5,108.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.37

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