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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.25, 6,954.93 and 2,916.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.25, 6,954.93 and 2,916.39 is: 4,023.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.25 : 6,954.93 = 2,916.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.25/6,954.93 = 2,916.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.25x = 6,954.93 × 2,916.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.25x = 20,283,262.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,283,262.22/5,041.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.46

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