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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.56, 6,941.64 and 2,905.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.56, 6,941.64 and 2,905.84 is: 4,009.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.56 : 6,941.64 = 2,905.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.56/6,941.64 = 2,905.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.56x = 6,941.64 × 2,905.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.56x = 20,171,295.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,171,295.18/5,030.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.75

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