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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,120.81, 7,066.94 and 2,882.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,120.81, 7,066.94 and 2,882.44 is: 3,977.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,120.81 : 7,066.94 = 2,882.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,120.81/7,066.94 = 2,882.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,120.81x = 7,066.94 × 2,882.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,120.81x = 20,370,030.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,370,030.53/5,120.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.89

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