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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.78, 6,932.88 and 3,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.78, 6,932.88 and 3,033 is: 4,186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.78 : 6,932.88 = 3,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.78/6,932.88 = 3,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.78x = 6,932.88 × 3,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.78x = 21,027,425.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,027,425.04/5,022.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.41

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