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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,091.92, 7,026.63 and 2,853.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,091.92, 7,026.63 and 2,853.80 is: 3,938.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,091.92 : 7,026.63 = 2,853.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,091.92/7,026.63 = 2,853.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,091.92x = 7,026.63 × 2,853.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,091.92x = 20,052,596.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,052,596.69/5,091.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.12

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