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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.08, 6,901.92 and 3,429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.08, 6,901.92 and 3,429.60 is: 4,732.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.08 : 6,901.92 = 3,429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.08/6,901.92 = 3,429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.08x = 6,901.92 × 3,429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.08x = 23,670,824.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,670,824.83/5,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,732.20

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