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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,090.84, 7,024.08 and 2,994.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,090.84, 7,024.08 and 2,994.56 is: 4,131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,090.84 : 7,024.08 = 2,994.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,090.84/7,024.08 = 2,994.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,090.84x = 7,024.08 × 2,994.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,090.84x = 21,034,029.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,034,029.00/5,090.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.74

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