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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,128.90, 7,690.28 and 2,005.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,128.90, 7,690.28 and 2,005.18 is: 3,006.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,128.90 : 7,690.28 = 2,005.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,128.90/7,690.28 = 2,005.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,128.90x = 7,690.28 × 2,005.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,128.90x = 15,420,420.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,420,420.47/5,128.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.57

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