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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.83, 7,092.62 and 2,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.83, 7,092.62 and 2,901.80 is: 4,004.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.83 : 7,092.62 = 2,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.83/7,092.62 = 2,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.83x = 7,092.62 × 2,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.83x = 20,581,364.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,581,364.72/5,139.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.29

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