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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.37, 6,942.24 and 2,905.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.37, 6,942.24 and 2,905.99 is: 4,010.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.37 : 6,942.24 = 2,905.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.37/6,942.24 = 2,905.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.37x = 6,942.24 × 2,905.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.37x = 20,174,075.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,174,075.98/5,030.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.45

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