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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.91, 6,937.45 and 2,902.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.91, 6,937.45 and 2,902.84 is: 4,006.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.91 : 6,937.45 = 2,902.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.91/6,937.45 = 2,902.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.91x = 6,937.45 × 2,902.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.91x = 20,138,282.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,138,282.76/5,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.10

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