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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.36, 7,057.91 and 2,990.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.36, 7,057.91 and 2,990.07 is: 4,126.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.36 : 7,057.91 = 2,990.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.36/7,057.91 = 2,990.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.36x = 7,057.91 × 2,990.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.36x = 21,103,630.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,103,630.00/5,114.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.35

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