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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.22, 6,946.34 and 2,908.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.22, 6,946.34 and 2,908.86 is: 4,014.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.22 : 6,946.34 = 2,908.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.22/6,946.34 = 2,908.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.22x = 6,946.34 × 2,908.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.22x = 20,205,916.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,205,916.03/5,033.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.51

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