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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,138.79, 7,091.84 and 2,899.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,138.79, 7,091.84 and 2,899.84 is: 4,001.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,138.79 : 7,091.84 = 2,899.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,138.79/7,091.84 = 2,899.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,138.79x = 7,091.84 × 2,899.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,138.79x = 20,565,235.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,565,235.15/5,138.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.96

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