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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.64, 7,027.82 and 2,854.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.64, 7,027.82 and 2,854.51 is: 3,939.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.64 : 7,027.82 = 2,854.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.64/7,027.82 = 2,854.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.64x = 7,027.82 × 2,854.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.64x = 20,060,976.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,060,976.98/5,092.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.21

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