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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.68, 6,948.71 and 2,910.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.68, 6,948.71 and 2,910.88 is: 4,016.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.68 : 6,948.71 = 2,910.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.68/6,948.71 = 2,910.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.68x = 6,948.71 × 2,910.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.68x = 20,226,826.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,226,826.93/5,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.70

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