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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.03, 7,091.78 and 2,900.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.03, 7,091.78 and 2,900.73 is: 4,002.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.03 : 7,091.78 = 2,900.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.03/7,091.78 = 2,900.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.03x = 7,091.78 × 2,900.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.03x = 20,571,339.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,571,339.00/5,139.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.96

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