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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.45, 7,030.04 and 2,855.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.45, 7,030.04 and 2,855.88 is: 3,940.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.45 : 7,030.04 = 2,855.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.45/7,030.04 = 2,855.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.45x = 7,030.04 × 2,855.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.45x = 20,076,936.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,076,936.36/5,094.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.94

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