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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.08, 7,032.74 and 2,857.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.08, 7,032.74 and 2,857.90 is: 3,943.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.08 : 7,032.74 = 2,857.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.08/7,032.74 = 2,857.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.08x = 7,032.74 × 2,857.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.08x = 20,098,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,098,867.65/5,096.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.99

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