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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.26, 7,094.55 and 2,902.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.26, 7,094.55 and 2,902.83 is: 4,005.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.26 : 7,094.55 = 2,902.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.26/7,094.55 = 2,902.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.26x = 7,094.55 × 2,902.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.26x = 20,594,237.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,594,237.10/5,141.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.68

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