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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,090.99, 7,636.68 and 2,167.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,090.99, 7,636.68 and 2,167.29 is: 3,251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,090.99 : 7,636.68 = 2,167.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,090.99/7,636.68 = 2,167.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,090.99x = 7,636.68 × 2,167.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,090.99x = 16,550,900.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,550,900.20/5,090.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.02

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