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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.29, 7,027.66 and 2,854.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.29, 7,027.66 and 2,854.90 is: 3,939.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.29 : 7,027.66 = 2,854.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.29/7,027.66 = 2,854.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.29x = 7,027.66 × 2,854.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.29x = 20,063,266.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,063,266.53/5,092.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.93

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