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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.80, 6,920.66 and 2,890.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.80, 6,920.66 and 2,890.64 is: 3,989.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.80 : 6,920.66 = 2,890.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.80/6,920.66 = 2,890.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.80x = 6,920.66 × 2,890.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.80x = 20,005,136.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,005,136.62/5,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.22

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