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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,128.68, 7,075.98 and 2,890.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,128.68, 7,075.98 and 2,890.20 is: 3,987.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,128.68 : 7,075.98 = 2,890.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,128.68/7,075.98 = 2,890.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,128.68x = 7,075.98 × 2,890.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,128.68x = 20,450,997.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,450,997.40/5,128.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.58

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