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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,091.94, 7,026.26 and 2,853.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,091.94, 7,026.26 and 2,853.30 is: 3,937.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,091.94 : 7,026.26 = 2,853.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,091.94/7,026.26 = 2,853.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,091.94x = 7,026.26 × 2,853.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,091.94x = 20,048,027.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,048,027.66/5,091.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.21

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