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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.95, 6,939.72 and 2,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.95, 6,939.72 and 2,905.20 is: 4,008.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.95 : 6,939.72 = 2,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.95/6,939.72 = 2,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.95x = 6,939.72 × 2,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.95x = 20,161,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,161,274.54/5,029.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.25

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