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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.85, 7,034.39 and 2,858.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.85, 7,034.39 and 2,858.97 is: 3,945.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.85 : 7,034.39 = 2,858.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.85/7,034.39 = 2,858.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.85x = 7,034.39 × 2,858.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.85x = 20,111,132.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,111,132.78/5,096.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.80

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