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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.82, 7,050.58 and 2,870.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.82, 7,050.58 and 2,870.80 is: 3,961.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.82 : 7,050.58 = 2,870.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.82/7,050.58 = 2,870.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.82x = 7,050.58 × 2,870.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.82x = 20,240,805.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,240,805.06/5,108.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.93

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