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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,019.66, 6,927.57 and 2,924.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,019.66, 6,927.57 and 2,924.46 is: 4,036.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,019.66 : 6,927.57 = 2,924.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,019.66/6,927.57 = 2,924.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,019.66x = 6,927.57 × 2,924.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,019.66x = 20,259,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,259,401.36/5,019.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.01

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