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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,138.26, 7,090.77 and 2,900.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,138.26, 7,090.77 and 2,900.02 is: 4,002.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,138.26 : 7,090.77 = 2,900.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,138.26/7,090.77 = 2,900.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,138.26x = 7,090.77 × 2,900.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,138.26x = 20,563,374.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,563,374.82/5,138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.01

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