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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.94, 6,938.19 and 2,902.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.94, 6,938.19 and 2,902.74 is: 4,005.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.94 : 6,938.19 = 2,902.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.94/6,938.19 = 2,902.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.94x = 6,938.19 × 2,902.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.94x = 20,139,761.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,139,761.64/5,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.57

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