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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,089.34, 7,023.72 and 2,851.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,089.34, 7,023.72 and 2,851.19 is: 3,934.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,089.34 : 7,023.72 = 2,851.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,089.34/7,023.72 = 2,851.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,089.34x = 7,023.72 × 2,851.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,089.34x = 20,025,910.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,025,910.85/5,089.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.88

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