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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.52, 7,027.66 and 2,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.52, 7,027.66 and 2,854.40 is: 3,939.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.52 : 7,027.66 = 2,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.52/7,027.66 = 2,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.52x = 7,027.66 × 2,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.52x = 20,059,752.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059,752.70/5,092.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.06

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