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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,090.82, 7,024.74 and 2,966.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,090.82, 7,024.74 and 2,966.79 is: 4,093.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,090.82 : 7,024.74 = 2,966.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,090.82/7,024.74 = 2,966.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,090.82x = 7,024.74 × 2,966.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,090.82x = 20,840,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,840,928.38/5,090.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.83

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