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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,138.62, 7,091.31 and 2,900.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,138.62, 7,091.31 and 2,900.52 is: 4,002.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,138.62 : 7,091.31 = 2,900.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,138.62/7,091.31 = 2,900.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,138.62x = 7,091.31 × 2,900.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,138.62x = 20,568,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,568,497.36/5,138.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.73

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