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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.31, 6,939.34 and 2,904.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.31, 6,939.34 and 2,904.39 is: 4,007.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.31 : 6,939.34 = 2,904.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.31/6,939.34 = 2,904.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.31x = 6,939.34 × 2,904.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.31x = 20,154,549.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,154,549.70/5,029.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.42

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