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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,134.46, 7,085.52 and 2,895.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,134.46, 7,085.52 and 2,895.84 is: 3,996.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,134.46 : 7,085.52 = 2,895.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,134.46/7,085.52 = 2,895.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,134.46x = 7,085.52 × 2,895.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,134.46x = 20,518,532.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,518,532.24/5,134.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.24

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