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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.32, 7,030.35 and 2,856.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.32, 7,030.35 and 2,856.29 is: 3,941.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.32 : 7,030.35 = 2,856.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.32/7,030.35 = 2,856.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.32x = 7,030.35 × 2,856.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.32x = 20,080,683.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,080,683.25/5,094.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.78

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