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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.84, 6,902.04 and 2,905.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.84, 6,902.04 and 2,905.44 is: 4,009.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.84 : 6,902.04 = 2,905.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.84/6,902.04 = 2,905.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.84x = 6,902.04 × 2,905.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.84x = 20,053,463.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,053,463.10/5,001.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.22

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