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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.23, 7,093.08 and 2,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.23, 7,093.08 and 2,902.20 is: 4,004.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.23 : 7,093.08 = 2,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.23/7,093.08 = 2,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.23x = 7,093.08 × 2,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.23x = 20,585,536.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,585,536.78/5,140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.79

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