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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,090.06, 7,024.70 and 2,994.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,090.06, 7,024.70 and 2,994.59 is: 4,132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,090.06 : 7,024.70 = 2,994.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,090.06/7,024.70 = 2,994.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,090.06x = 7,024.70 × 2,994.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,090.06x = 21,036,121.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,036,121.42/5,090.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.78

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