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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.59, 6,945.84 and 2,938.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.59, 6,945.84 and 2,938.93 is: 4,055.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.59 : 6,945.84 = 2,938.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.59/6,945.84 = 2,938.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.59x = 6,945.84 × 2,938.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.59x = 20,413,288.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,413,288.13/5,033.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.42

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