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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.07, 7,026.44 and 2,853.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.07, 7,026.44 and 2,853.43 is: 3,937.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.07 : 7,026.44 = 2,853.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.07/7,026.44 = 2,853.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.07x = 7,026.44 × 2,853.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.07x = 20,049,422.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,049,422.86/5,092.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.39

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