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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,138.48, 7,091.10 and 2,900.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,138.48, 7,091.10 and 2,900.82 is: 4,003.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,138.48 : 7,091.10 = 2,900.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,138.48/7,091.10 = 2,900.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,138.48x = 7,091.10 × 2,900.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,138.48x = 20,570,004.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,570,004.70/5,138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.13

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