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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.02, 7,026.98 and 2,853.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.02, 7,026.98 and 2,853.91 is: 3,938.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.02 : 7,026.98 = 2,853.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.02/7,026.98 = 2,853.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.02x = 7,026.98 × 2,853.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.02x = 20,054,368.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,054,368.49/5,092.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.39

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