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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.86, 6,935.94 and 2,902.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.86, 6,935.94 and 2,902.50 is: 4,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.86 : 6,935.94 = 2,902.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.86/6,935.94 = 2,902.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.86x = 6,935.94 × 2,902.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.86x = 20,131,565.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,131,565.85/5,026.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.80

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