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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.76, 6,945.22 and 2,936.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.76, 6,945.22 and 2,936.76 is: 4,052.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.76 : 6,945.22 = 2,936.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.76/6,945.22 = 2,936.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.76x = 6,945.22 × 2,936.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.76x = 20,396,444.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,396,444.29/5,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.74

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