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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,091.74, 7,026.23 and 2,853.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,091.74, 7,026.23 and 2,853.19 is: 3,937.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,091.74 : 7,026.23 = 2,853.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,091.74/7,026.23 = 2,853.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,091.74x = 7,026.23 × 2,853.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,091.74x = 20,047,129.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,047,129.52/5,091.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.18

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