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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.44, 7,027.32 and 2,854.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.44, 7,027.32 and 2,854.56 is: 3,939.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.44 : 7,027.32 = 2,854.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.44/7,027.32 = 2,854.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.44x = 7,027.32 × 2,854.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.44x = 20,059,906.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059,906.58/5,092.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.15

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