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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.74, 6,962.88 and 2,921.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.74, 6,962.88 and 2,921.76 is: 4,032.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.74 : 6,962.88 = 2,921.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.74/6,962.88 = 2,921.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.74x = 6,962.88 × 2,921.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.74x = 20,343,864.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,343,864.27/5,044.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.69

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