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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.10, 6,945.48 and 2,908.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.10, 6,945.48 and 2,908.29 is: 4,013.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.10 : 6,945.48 = 2,908.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.10/6,945.48 = 2,908.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.10x = 6,945.48 × 2,908.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.10x = 20,199,470.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,199,470.03/5,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.33

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