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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.50, 7,074.56 and 2,888.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.50, 7,074.56 and 2,888.28 is: 3,985.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.50 : 7,074.56 = 2,888.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.50/7,074.56 = 2,888.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.50x = 7,074.56 × 2,888.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.50x = 20,433,310.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,433,310.16/5,126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.82

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