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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.89, 7,028.16 and 2,854.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.89, 7,028.16 and 2,854.76 is: 3,939.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.89 : 7,028.16 = 2,854.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.89/7,028.16 = 2,854.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.89x = 7,028.16 × 2,854.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.89x = 20,063,720.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,063,720.48/5,092.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.56

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