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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.70, 6,931.50 and 3,032.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.70, 6,931.50 and 3,032.87 is: 4,185.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.70 : 6,931.50 = 3,032.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.70/6,931.50 = 3,032.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.70x = 6,931.50 × 3,032.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.70x = 21,022,338.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,022,338.41/5,022.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.47

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