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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.59, 7,093.31 and 2,902.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.59, 7,093.31 and 2,902.19 is: 4,005.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.59 : 7,093.31 = 2,902.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.59/7,093.31 = 2,902.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.59x = 7,093.31 × 2,902.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.59x = 20,586,083.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,586,083.37/5,139.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.40

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