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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.38, 7,027.74 and 2,854.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.38, 7,027.74 and 2,854.26 is: 3,939.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.38 : 7,027.74 = 2,854.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.38/7,027.74 = 2,854.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.38x = 7,027.74 × 2,854.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.38x = 20,058,997.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,058,997.17/5,092.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.02

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