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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.24, 7,093.80 and 2,902.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.24, 7,093.80 and 2,902.84 is: 4,006.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.24 : 7,093.80 = 2,902.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.24/7,093.80 = 2,902.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.24x = 7,093.80 × 2,902.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.24x = 20,592,166.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,592,166.39/5,140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.07

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