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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.48, 6,954.57 and 2,996.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.48, 6,954.57 and 2,996.22 is: 4,133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.48 : 6,954.57 = 2,996.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.48/6,954.57 = 2,996.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.48x = 6,954.57 × 2,996.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.48x = 20,837,421.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,837,421.73/5,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.20

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