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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,090.76, 7,025.74 and 2,853.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,090.76, 7,025.74 and 2,853.01 is: 3,937.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,090.76 : 7,025.74 = 2,853.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,090.76/7,025.74 = 2,853.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,090.76x = 7,025.74 × 2,853.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,090.76x = 20,044,498.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,044,498.25/5,090.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.43

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