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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.42, 7,030.19 and 2,856.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.42, 7,030.19 and 2,856.48 is: 3,941.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.42 : 7,030.19 = 2,856.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.42/7,030.19 = 2,856.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.42x = 7,030.19 × 2,856.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.42x = 20,081,547.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,081,547.70/5,094.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.88

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