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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.62, 7,030.16 and 2,856.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.62, 7,030.16 and 2,856.19 is: 3,941.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.62 : 7,030.16 = 2,856.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.62/7,030.16 = 2,856.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.62x = 7,030.16 × 2,856.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.62x = 20,079,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,079,450.98/5,094.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.31

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