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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,102.42, 7,041.88 and 2,864.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,102.42, 7,041.88 and 2,864.52 is: 3,953.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,102.42 : 7,041.88 = 2,864.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,102.42/7,041.88 = 2,864.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,102.42x = 7,041.88 × 2,864.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,102.42x = 20,171,606.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,171,606.10/5,102.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.34

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