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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.64, 6,932.58 and 2,928.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.64, 6,932.58 and 2,928.08 is: 4,040.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.64 : 6,932.58 = 2,928.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.64/6,932.58 = 2,928.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.64x = 6,932.58 × 2,928.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.64x = 20,299,148.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,299,148.85/5,023.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.73

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