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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,101.46, 7,040.28 and 2,864.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,101.46, 7,040.28 and 2,864.06 is: 3,952.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,101.46 : 7,040.28 = 2,864.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,101.46/7,040.28 = 2,864.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,101.46x = 7,040.28 × 2,864.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,101.46x = 20,163,784.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,163,784.34/5,101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.55

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