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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.70, 8,026.82 and 2,881.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.70, 8,026.82 and 2,881.65 is: 4,323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.70 : 8,026.82 = 2,881.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.70/8,026.82 = 2,881.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.70x = 8,026.82 × 2,881.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.70x = 23,130,485.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,130,485.85/5,349.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.70

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