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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,102.44, 7,041.56 and 2,864.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,102.44, 7,041.56 and 2,864.23 is: 3,952.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,102.44 : 7,041.56 = 2,864.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,102.44/7,041.56 = 2,864.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,102.44x = 7,041.56 × 2,864.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,102.44x = 20,168,615.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,168,615.47/5,102.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.74

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