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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.31, 6,935.20 and 2,901.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.31, 6,935.20 and 2,901.39 is: 4,003.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.31 : 6,935.20 = 2,901.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.31/6,935.20 = 2,901.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.31x = 6,935.20 × 2,901.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.31x = 20,121,712.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,121,712.67/5,026.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.28

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