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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.89, 8,041.26 and 2,900.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.89, 8,041.26 and 2,900.87 is: 4,348.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.89 : 8,041.26 = 2,900.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.89/8,041.26 = 2,900.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.89x = 8,041.26 × 2,900.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.89x = 23,326,649.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,326,649.90/5,364.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.02

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