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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.74, 7,092.68 and 2,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.74, 7,092.68 and 2,901.60 is: 4,004.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.74 : 7,092.68 = 2,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.74/7,092.68 = 2,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.74x = 7,092.68 × 2,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.74x = 20,580,120.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,580,120.29/5,139.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.12

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