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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.24, 7,026.92 and 2,853.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.24, 7,026.92 and 2,853.84 is: 3,938.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.24 : 7,026.92 = 2,853.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.24/7,026.92 = 2,853.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.24x = 7,026.92 × 2,853.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.24x = 20,053,705.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,053,705.37/5,092.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.09

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