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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.54, 7,027.26 and 2,854.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.54, 7,027.26 and 2,854.12 is: 3,938.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.54 : 7,027.26 = 2,854.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.54/7,027.26 = 2,854.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.54x = 7,027.26 × 2,854.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.54x = 20,056,643.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,056,643.31/5,092.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.44

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