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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.25, 6,946.22 and 2,908.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.25, 6,946.22 and 2,908.59 is: 4,014.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.25 : 6,946.22 = 2,908.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.25/6,946.22 = 2,908.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.25x = 6,946.22 × 2,908.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.25x = 20,203,691.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,203,691.49/5,033.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.04

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