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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.48, 6,943.24 and 3,041.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.48, 6,943.24 and 3,041.84 is: 4,197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.48 : 6,943.24 = 3,041.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.48/6,943.24 = 3,041.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.48x = 6,943.24 × 3,041.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.48x = 21,120,225.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,120,225.16/5,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.62

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