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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.09, 7,029.79 and 2,855.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.09, 7,029.79 and 2,855.98 is: 3,941.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.09 : 7,029.79 = 2,855.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.09/7,029.79 = 2,855.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.09x = 7,029.79 × 2,855.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.09x = 20,076,939.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,076,939.64/5,094.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.23

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