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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,020.68, 6,928.76 and 2,896.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,020.68, 6,928.76 and 2,896.52 is: 3,997.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,020.68 : 6,928.76 = 2,896.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,020.68/6,928.76 = 2,896.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,020.68x = 6,928.76 × 2,896.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,020.68x = 20,069,291.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,069,291.92/5,020.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.33

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