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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.81, 6,932.79 and 3,034.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.81, 6,932.79 and 3,034.92 is: 4,188.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.81 : 6,932.79 = 3,034.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.81/6,932.79 = 3,034.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.81x = 6,932.79 × 3,034.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.81x = 21,040,450.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,040,450.03/5,022.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.98

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