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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.84, 6,946.40 and 2,909.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.84, 6,946.40 and 2,909.48 is: 4,014.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.84 : 6,946.40 = 2,909.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.84/6,946.40 = 2,909.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.84x = 6,946.40 × 2,909.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.84x = 20,210,411.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,210,411.87/5,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.91

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