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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,102.91, 7,042.14 and 2,864.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,102.91, 7,042.14 and 2,864.96 is: 3,953.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,102.91 : 7,042.14 = 2,864.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,102.91/7,042.14 = 2,864.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,102.91x = 7,042.14 × 2,864.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,102.91x = 20,175,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,175,449.41/5,102.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.71

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