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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.94, 7,027.08 and 2,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.94, 7,027.08 and 2,997.20 is: 4,135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.94 : 7,027.08 = 2,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.94/7,027.08 = 2,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.94x = 7,027.08 × 2,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.94x = 21,061,564.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,061,564.18/5,092.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.44

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