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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,091.67, 7,026.78 and 2,854.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,091.67, 7,026.78 and 2,854.26 is: 3,939.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,091.67 : 7,026.78 = 2,854.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,091.67/7,026.78 = 2,854.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,091.67x = 7,026.78 × 2,854.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,091.67x = 20,056,246.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,056,246.38/5,091.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.03

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