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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.50, 7,049.70 and 2,870.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.50, 7,049.70 and 2,870.37 is: 3,961.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.50 : 7,049.70 = 2,870.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.50/7,049.70 = 2,870.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.50x = 7,049.70 × 2,870.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.50x = 20,235,257.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,235,257.74/5,108.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.10

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