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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.95, 7,074.74 and 2,888.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.95, 7,074.74 and 2,888.42 is: 3,985.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.95 : 7,074.74 = 2,888.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.95/7,074.74 = 2,888.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.95x = 7,074.74 × 2,888.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.95x = 20,434,845.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,434,845.42/5,126.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.77

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