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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,090.76, 7,636.50 and 2,900.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,090.76, 7,636.50 and 2,900.52 is: 4,350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,090.76 : 7,636.50 = 2,900.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,090.76/7,636.50 = 2,900.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,090.76x = 7,636.50 × 2,900.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,090.76x = 22,149,820.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,149,820.98/5,090.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.99

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