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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140, 7,093.33 and 2,902.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140, 7,093.33 and 2,902.08 is: 4,004.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140 : 7,093.33 = 2,902.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140/7,093.33 = 2,902.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140x = 7,093.33 × 2,902.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140x = 20,585,411.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,585,411.13/5,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.94

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