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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.84, 6,931.66 and 3,032.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.84, 6,931.66 and 3,032.24 is: 4,184.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.84 : 6,931.66 = 3,032.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.84/6,931.66 = 3,032.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.84x = 6,931.66 × 3,032.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.84x = 21,018,456.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,018,456.72/5,022.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.58

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