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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.92, 7,058.80 and 2,876.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.92, 7,058.80 and 2,876.90 is: 3,970.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.92 : 7,058.80 = 2,876.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.92/7,058.80 = 2,876.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.92x = 7,058.80 × 2,876.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.92x = 20,307,461.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,307,461.72/5,114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.24

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