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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.40, 6,934.56 and 2,901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.40, 6,934.56 and 2,901.68 is: 4,003.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.40 : 6,934.56 = 2,901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.40/6,934.56 = 2,901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.40x = 6,934.56 × 2,901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.40x = 20,121,874.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,121,874.06/5,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.24

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