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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.02, 6,946.44 and 2,939.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.02, 6,946.44 and 2,939.36 is: 4,056.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.02 : 6,946.44 = 2,939.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.02/6,946.44 = 2,939.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.02x = 6,946.44 × 2,939.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.02x = 20,418,087.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,418,087.88/5,034.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.02

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