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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.48, 6,945.99 and 2,908.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.48, 6,945.99 and 2,908.68 is: 4,013.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.48 : 6,945.99 = 2,908.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.48/6,945.99 = 2,908.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.48x = 6,945.99 × 2,908.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.48x = 20,203,625.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,203,625.24/5,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.85

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