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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.32, 7,027.52 and 2,854.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.32, 7,027.52 and 2,854.09 is: 3,938.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.32 : 7,027.52 = 2,854.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.32/7,027.52 = 2,854.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.32x = 7,027.52 × 2,854.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.32x = 20,057,174.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,057,174.56/5,092.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.71

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