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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.41, 6,931.40 and 2,926.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.41, 6,931.40 and 2,926.13 is: 4,038.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.41 : 6,931.40 = 2,926.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.41/6,931.40 = 2,926.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.41x = 6,931.40 × 2,926.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.41x = 20,282,128.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,282,128.19/5,022.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.33

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