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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.88, 6,945.72 and 3,044.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.88, 6,945.72 and 3,044.55 is: 4,200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.88 : 6,945.72 = 3,044.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.88/6,945.72 = 3,044.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.88x = 6,945.72 × 3,044.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.88x = 21,146,591.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,146,591.83/5,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.85

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