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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.89, 7,094.52 and 2,902.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.89, 7,094.52 and 2,902.86 is: 4,006.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.89 : 7,094.52 = 2,902.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.89/7,094.52 = 2,902.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.89x = 7,094.52 × 2,902.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.89x = 20,594,398.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,594,398.33/5,140.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.00

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