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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.59, 6,960.96 and 2,919.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.59, 6,960.96 and 2,919.81 is: 4,029.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.59 : 6,960.96 = 2,919.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.59/6,960.96 = 2,919.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.59x = 6,960.96 × 2,919.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.59x = 20,324,680.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,324,680.62/5,044.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.01

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