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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.13, 7,030.46 and 2,856.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.13, 7,030.46 and 2,856.22 is: 3,941.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.13 : 7,030.46 = 2,856.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.13/7,030.46 = 2,856.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.13x = 7,030.46 × 2,856.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.13x = 20,080,540.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,080,540.46/5,094.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.90

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