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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.49, 7,674.63 and 2,900.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.49, 7,674.63 and 2,900.26 is: 4,341.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.49 : 7,674.63 = 2,900.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.49/7,674.63 = 2,900.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.49x = 7,674.63 × 2,900.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.49x = 22,258,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,258,422.40/5,127.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.00

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