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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,110.44, 7,666.16 and 1,990.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,110.44, 7,666.16 and 1,990.71 is: 2,986.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,110.44 : 7,666.16 = 1,990.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,110.44/7,666.16 = 1,990.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,110.44x = 7,666.16 × 1,990.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,110.44x = 15,261,101.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261,101.37/5,110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,986.26

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