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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.74, 7,050.33 and 2,984.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.74, 7,050.33 and 2,984.24 is: 4,118.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.74 : 7,050.33 = 2,984.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.74/7,050.33 = 2,984.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.74x = 7,050.33 × 2,984.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.74x = 21,039,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,039,876.80/5,108.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.41

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