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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.82, 7,030.26 and 2,856.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.82, 7,030.26 and 2,856.60 is: 3,942.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.82 : 7,030.26 = 2,856.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.82/7,030.26 = 2,856.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.82x = 7,030.26 × 2,856.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.82x = 20,082,640.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,082,640.72/5,093.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.55

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