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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.68, 7,030.57 and 2,856.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.68, 7,030.57 and 2,856.55 is: 3,941.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.68 : 7,030.57 = 2,856.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.68/7,030.57 = 2,856.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.68x = 7,030.57 × 2,856.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.68x = 20,083,154.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,083,154.41/5,094.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.99

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