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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.34, 7,033.40 and 2,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.34, 7,033.40 and 2,858.20 is: 3,944.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.34 : 7,033.40 = 2,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.34/7,033.40 = 2,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.34x = 7,033.40 × 2,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.34x = 20,102,842.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,102,842.72/5,096.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.56

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