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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.13, 7,027.70 and 2,854.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.13, 7,027.70 and 2,854.22 is: 3,939.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.13 : 7,027.70 = 2,854.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.13/7,027.70 = 2,854.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.13x = 7,027.70 × 2,854.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.13x = 20,058,552.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,058,552.48/5,092.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.13

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