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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.40, 6,935.52 and 2,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.40, 6,935.52 and 2,901.44 is: 4,003.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.40 : 6,935.52 = 2,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.40/6,935.52 = 2,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.40x = 6,935.52 × 2,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.40x = 20,122,995.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,122,995.15/5,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.46

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