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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,018.49, 6,925.91 and 2,922.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,018.49, 6,925.91 and 2,922.93 is: 4,033.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,018.49 : 6,925.91 = 2,922.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,018.49/6,925.91 = 2,922.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,018.49x = 6,925.91 × 2,922.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,018.49x = 20,243,935.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,243,935.50/5,018.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.87

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