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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,129.82, 7,078.65 and 2,891.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,129.82, 7,078.65 and 2,891.49 is: 3,989.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,129.82 : 7,078.65 = 2,891.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,129.82/7,078.65 = 2,891.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,129.82x = 7,078.65 × 2,891.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,129.82x = 20,467,845.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,467,845.69/5,129.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.97

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