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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.36, 6,955.98 and 2,944.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.36, 6,955.98 and 2,944.52 is: 4,062.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.36 : 6,955.98 = 2,944.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.36/6,955.98 = 2,944.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.36x = 6,955.98 × 2,944.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.36x = 20,482,022.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,482,022.23/5,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.80

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