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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,128.62, 7,077.93 and 2,890.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,128.62, 7,077.93 and 2,890.92 is: 3,989.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,128.62 : 7,077.93 = 2,890.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,128.62/7,077.93 = 2,890.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,128.62x = 7,077.93 × 2,890.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,128.62x = 20,461,761.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,461,761.36/5,128.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.72

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