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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.68, 6,944.94 and 2,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.68, 6,944.94 and 2,908.20 is: 4,013.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.68 : 6,944.94 = 2,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.68/6,944.94 = 2,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.68x = 6,944.94 × 2,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.68x = 20,197,274.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,197,274.51/5,032.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.22

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